Show Probability as a Fraction (2)

Overview:

An activity where students calculate the probability of various events and express their answers as fractions. Designed for year 5 and 6 students.

Learning Objectives:

• Calculate the probability of events based on given scenarios.
• Express probability as fractions in their simplest form.
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between probability and fractions.

How the Activity Works:

Students are shown images of marbles in a sack, each with different colours or patterns. For each scenario, students calculate the probability of picking a specific marble (e.g., "What is the probability of picking out a blue marble?"). They write the probability as a fraction, ensuring the denominator reflects the total number of marbles and the numerator represents the number of the target marble. An answer sheet is included for easy checking and self-assessment. This activity offers a practical and engaging way for students to practise expressing probabilities as fractions.