Chance Match Up (Upper)

Overview:

A probability worksheet designed for students in years 5 and 6, where they match probability statements expressed as fractions to pictures of marbles in jars. This activity helps reinforce students' understanding of probability using fractional representations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and match probability statements (expressed as fractions) to visual representations of events.
• Understand the relationship between fractions and probability.
• Develop reasoning skills by justifying the likelihood of events based on visual data.

How the Activity Works:

Students are given picture cards showing jars filled with marbles of various colours. Along with these pictures, they are provided with a set of probability statements expressed as fractions, such as "The probability of picking a blue marble is 1/2" or "The probability of picking a red marble is 3/5." They will match the appropriate fraction to each picture based on the likelihood of the event happening. For example, if a jar contains 5 marbles, with 2 being blue, the fraction "2/5" would represent the probability of picking a blue marble. This activity helps students connect visual data with fractional probability statements, reinforcing their understanding of chance and the relationship between different outcomes.

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