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Probability Stations
4 5 6 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Probability (Chance) Statistics (Data) 12 Pages

Probability Stations

Probability stations is a team game for students to put their probability knowledge to the test. They travel to a set of stations and answer a variety of questions based around familiar probability scenarios. Their answers are revealed through QR codes, which link to text answers or in some cases, videos of the underlying principles. 
The included score sheet can also be collected and recorded for assessment.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to identify and describe possible outcomes by conducting chance experiments and compare equally likely, e.g. names drawn randomly from a hat and not equally likely outcomes, e.g. bag of marbles containing 6 red and 2 blue.
  • We are learning to identify and describe possible outcomes by conducting chance experiments and represent probabilities of these using fractions.
  • We are learning to pose questions, collect and interpret categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
  • We are learning to pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
  • We are learning to interpret the data in line graphs representing change over time and draw conclusions.
  • We are learning to describe and interpret different data sets.
  • We are learning to recognise that the probability of an event occurring can be represented using a scale of 0 – 1 or 0% - 100% to estimate chances of events.
  • We are learning to describe probabilities using fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • We are learning to conduct chance experiments to observe relationships between outcomes, identify and describe the variation in results.
  • We are learning to conduct chance experiments with an increasing number of trials and compare the relative frequency of an outcome.
  • We are learning to conduct chance experiments with both small and large numbers of trials.
  • We are learning to compare frequencies (likely outcomes) across experiments and to unexpected results.
  • We are learning to conduct chance experiments, including those with and without equally likely outcomes, record the outcomes and the number of times the outcomes occur and to describe the relative frequency of each outcome.

Curriculum alignment

AC9M5P02 9 Conduct repeated chance experiments including those with and without equally likely outcomes, observe and record the results ; use frequency to compare outcomes and estimate their likelihoods AC9M4P02 9 Conduct repeated chance experiments to observe relationships between outcomes; identify and describe the variation in results AC9M6P02 9 Conduct repeated chance experiments and run simulations with an increasing number of trials using digital tools; compare observations with expected results and discuss the effect on variation of increasing the number of trials AC9M5P01 9 List the possible outcomes of chance experiments involving equally likely outcomes and compare to those which are not equally likely AC9M6P01 9 Recognise that probabilities lie on numerical scales of 0 – 1 or 0% – 100% and use estimation to assign probabilities that events occur in a given context, using common fractions, percentages and decimals AC9M5ST02 9 Interpret line graphs representing change over time; discuss the relationships that are represented and conclusions that can be made AC9M5ST03 9 Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; choose appropriate displays and interpret the data; communicate findings within the context of the investigation ACMSP145 8.4 Conduct Probability (Chance) experiments with both small and large numbers of trials using appropriate digital technologies ACMSP146 8.4 Compare observed frequencies across experiments with expected frequencies ACMSP120 8.4 Describe and interpret different data sets in context ACMSP144 8.4 Describe probabilities using fractions, decimals and percentages ACMSP118 8.4 Pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey ACMSP116 8.4 List outcomes of Probability (Chance) experiments involving equally likely outcomes and represent probabilities of those outcomes using fractions
MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-19SP old Conducts chance experiments and assigns probabilities as values between 0 and 1 to describe their outcomes MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-18SP old Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-DATA-01 new Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales MA3-CHAN-01 new Conducts chance experiments and quantifies the probability MA3-DATA-02 new Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs MA2-CHAN-01 new Records and compares the results of chance experiments
VC2M6P01 2.0

describe probabilities using fractions, decimals and percentages; recognise that probabilities lie on numerical scales of 0–‍1 or 0%–100%; use estimation to assign probabilities that events occur in a given context, using common fractions, percentages and decimals

 VCMSP232 Describe probabilities using fractions, decimals and percentages VCMSP234 Compare observed frequencies across experiments with expected frequencies VCMSP233 Conduct chance experiments with both small and large numbers of trials using appropriate digital technologies VCMSP207 Describe and interpret different data sets in context VCMSP205 Pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey VCMSP203 List outcomes of chance experiments involving equally likely outcomes and represent probabilities of those outcomes using fractions

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

With up to five players per team, and a chance experiment/data collection activity for students to accomplish as an extra station, an entire class can participate in the game at once, or you can shrink it to literacy rotations.

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