Calculate experimental probabilities and make predictions (relative frequency)

In this lesson, we will learn how to record data in a relative frequency table and use the probabilities to make predictions, including scenarios such as spinners or rolling dice.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.A dice is rolled and a fair coin is tossed. Use the table to find the probability of getting an odd number and a tail.

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Q2.Students in year 7 were asked how they travelled to school. Work out the probability a student who travels by bus is selected.

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Q3.Students in year 7 were asked how they travelled to school. Work out the probability of selecting a girl who doesn’t walk is selected.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.A dice is rolled and a fair coin is tossed. Use the table to find the probability of getting an odd number and a tail.

1/3

Q2.Students in year 7 were asked how they travelled to school. Work out the probability a student who travels by bus is selected.

2/3

Q3.Students in year 7 were asked how they travelled to school. Work out the probability of selecting a girl who doesn’t walk is selected.

3/3

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Calculate experimental probabilities and make predictions

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Q1.Marion rolls a dice thirty times and records the information in a relative frequency table. How could she make her experiment more reliable?

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Q2.

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Q3.A spinner labelled A, B, C and D is spun 20 times. The relative frequencies are in the table below. Which statement is not true?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Calculate experimental probabilities and make predictions

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Marion rolls a dice thirty times and records the information in a relative frequency table. How could she make her experiment more reliable?

1/3

Q2.

2/3

Q3.A spinner labelled A, B, C and D is spun 20 times. The relative frequencies are in the table below. Which statement is not true?

3/3

Lesson summary: Calculate experimental probabilities and make predictions (relative frequency)

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