Free Grade 3 Introducing Probability Scale Common Errors Quizzes
Free Grade 3 quizzes for Introducing Probability Scale Common Errors: 12 real questions with a full answer key and worked solutions. Probability measures how likely something is, from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain). P(event) = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes. For independent events, multiply.
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30 min
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- UnderstandExplain introducing probability scale common errors
Explain introducing probability scale common errors accurately in a familiar context.
Assessed by: Exit ticket of four short items
- ApplyCalculate introducing probability scale common errors
Calculate introducing probability scale common errors accurately in a familiar context.
Assessed by: Exit ticket of four short items
- AnalyseCompare introducing probability scale common errors
Compare introducing probability scale common errors accurately in a familiar context.
Assessed by: Exit ticket of four short items
- EvaluateJustify introducing probability scale common errors
Justify introducing probability scale common errors accurately in a familiar context.
Assessed by: Exit ticket of four short items
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How Introducing Probability Scale Common Errors works
Probability measures how likely something is, from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain). P(event) = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes. For independent events, multiply.
12 practice questions
Easy to hard, 24 marks in total. Try them first, then open the answers.
- 1.A bag has 4 red, 3 blue and 4 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red).[1]
- 2.A bag has 1 red, 3 blue and 1 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red).[1]
- 3.A bag has 8 red, 1 blue and 0 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red).[1]
- 4.A bag has 3 red, 6 blue and 3 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red).[1]
- 5.A bag has 6 red, 5 blue and 5 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red) and P(not red).[2]
- 6.A bag has 4 red, 4 blue and 3 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red) and P(not red).[2]
- 7.A bag has 8 red, 5 blue and 2 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red) and P(not red).[2]
- 8.A bag has 5 red, 4 blue and 2 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red) and P(not red).[2]
- 9.A bag has 3 red and 6 blue counters. Two are picked with replacement. Find P(both red).[3]
- 10.A bag has 5 red and 4 blue counters. Two are picked with replacement. Find P(both red).[3]
- 11.A bag has 6 red and 4 blue counters. Two are picked with replacement. Find P(both red).[3]
- 12.A bag has 8 red and 8 blue counters. Two are picked with replacement. Find P(both red).[3]
Show answers and working
1. P(red) = 4/11
Total counters = 11. P(red) = 4/11 = 4/11.
2. P(red) = 1/5
Total counters = 5. P(red) = 1/5 = 1/5.
3. P(red) = 8/9
Total counters = 9. P(red) = 8/9 = 8/9.
4. P(red) = 1/4
Total counters = 12. P(red) = 3/12 = 1/4.
5. P(red) = 3/8, P(not red) = 5/8
Total counters = 16. P(red) = 6/16 = 3/8. P(not red) = 1 − 3/8 = 5/8.
6. P(red) = 4/11, P(not red) = 7/11
Total counters = 11. P(red) = 4/11 = 4/11. P(not red) = 1 − 4/11 = 7/11.
7. P(red) = 8/15, P(not red) = 7/15
Total counters = 15. P(red) = 8/15 = 8/15. P(not red) = 1 − 8/15 = 7/15.
8. P(red) = 5/11, P(not red) = 6/11
Total counters = 11. P(red) = 5/11 = 5/11. P(not red) = 1 − 5/11 = 6/11.
9. 1/9
P(red) = 3/9 each time. Independent, so multiply: 3/9 × 3/9 = 1/9.
10. 25/81
P(red) = 5/9 each time. Independent, so multiply: 5/9 × 5/9 = 25/81.
11. 9/25
P(red) = 6/10 each time. Independent, so multiply: 6/10 × 6/10 = 9/25.
12. 1/4
P(red) = 8/16 each time. Independent, so multiply: 8/16 × 8/16 = 1/4.
Worked examples
A bag has 7 red, 4 blue and 2 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red).
- Total counters = 13.
- P(red) = 7/13 = 7/13.
- Answer: P(red) = 7/13
A bag has 4 red, 1 blue and 1 green counters. One is picked at random. Find P(red) and P(not red).
- Total counters = 6.
- P(red) = 4/6 = 2/3.
- P(not red) = 1 − 2/3 = 1/3.
- Answer: P(red) = 2/3, P(not red) = 1/3
A bag has 7 red and 5 blue counters. Two are picked with replacement. Find P(both red).
- P(red) = 7/12 each time.
- Independent, so multiply: 7/12 × 7/12 = 49/144.
- Answer: 49/144
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Common mistakes
What learners typically get wrong, and how to fix it.
Writes probability as a ratio like 3:5.
Correction: Use a fraction, decimal or percentage.
Adds probabilities for 'and' events.
Correction: 'And' means multiply when events are independent.
Teacher tips
- · Run real experiments with dice and compare to theory.
Parent tips
- · Talk about the chance of rain from the forecast.
Real-life applications
- · Weather forecasts, games, insurance.
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