Probability Words
What is the probability of getting a true or false question right?
Equal
You are ordering a Happy Meal. You get to choose between nuggets or a hamburger. For your drink you can choose milk or soda. How many different combinations do you have?
2 x 2 = 4
Impossible is what fraction on the probability line?
Zero
Blue or pink pencil
Green, blue, or pink eraser
How many combinations?
2 x 3 = 6
What is the probability of flipping a coin and it landing on heads?
1 out of 2 chances
What is the probability of rolling a zero on a dice?
impossible
Peanut butter: crunchy, smooth
Jelly: Raspberry, grape, strawberry
How many different combinations?
2 x 3 = 6
What fraction is Certain on the probability line?
1
Six friends haven't seen each other in a long time. When they meet, they all hug each other. How many hugs are there in total?
5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15
What is the probability of picking a yellow candy? (bag 5 yellow 9 red ) As a fraction
The probability of picking a yellow is 5/14.
What is the probability of a restaurant having a special?
likely
You are getting a cake for your friend's birthday. You can choose a cake flavor from vanilla, chocolate, or both. The frosting can be buttercream, chocolate, or vanilla. How many combinations are there?
3 x 3 = 9
Write out the probability line - there are 5 parts!
Impossible, Unlikely, Equal, Likely, Certain
Grade three is having a sports competition. Each class must play each other once. How many games will there be?
2 + 1 = 3
If you pick a piece of candy from a bag containing 3 yellow 2 blue and 4 red. Which one has the lowest probability? as a fraction
Picking a blue candy has the lowest probability at 2/9 chance.
What is the probability of showing up to school with no shoes?
unlikely
Julian, Miran and Leonie are at the movies. There are three seats next to each other. In how many different ways can they sit?
3 + 2 + 1 = 6
What are the fractions along the probability line? List each fraction in order.
0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1
You can play a sport only one day of the week. You can play soccer or basketball. How many combinations of days and sports do you have?
2 x 7 = 14
In a bag containing 3 lemon 2 grape and 2 lime. The probability of picking a lemon a grape or a lime is the same. ( True or False )
false
What is the probability of the world turning?
certain
You are ordering a pizza. You get to choose between two types of crust and 9 different toppings. How many combinations do you have to choose from?
2 x 9 = 18
What comes in between certain and equally on the probability line?
likely
JSS needs a mascot! You have four to choose from: a mouse, a cat, a cow or a goat. But you also have to choose a catchy slogan out of the four slogans that you have. How many different combinations of characters and slogans can you make?
You can have 16 different combinations.
What is the probability of rolling a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 on a dice?
a 1 out of 1 chance, 100%, or certain