Math Games

Grade 6 - Statistics & Probability

Standard 6.SP.2 - Practice finding the probability of simple events.

Included Skills:

Demonstrate understanding of probability by:
• determining sample space
• differentiating between experimental and theoretical probability
• determining the theoretical probability
• determining the experimental probability
• comparing experimental and theoretical probabilities.
• Observe situations relevant to self, family, or community where probabilities are stated and/or used to make decisions.
• List the sample space (possible outcomes) for an event (such as the tossing of a coin, rolling of a die with 10 sides, spinning a spinner with five sections, random selection of a classmate for a special activity, or guessing a hidden quantity) and explain the reasoning.
• Explain what a probability of 0 for a specific outcome means by providing an example.
• Explain what a probability of 1 for a specific outcome means by providing an example.
• Explore and describe examples of the use and importance of probability in traditional and modern games of First Nations and Métis peoples.
• Predict the likelihood of a specific outcome occurring in a probability experiment by determining the theoretical probability for the outcome and explain the reasoning.
• Compare the results of a probability experiment to the expected theoretical probabilities.
• Explain how theoretical and experimental probabilities are related.
• Critique the statement: "You can determine the sample space for an event by carrying out an experiment."