Probability
Probability means how likely something is to happen. Let's review the words that Múinteoir Ray mentioned in the lesson:
LIKELY: Something that will probably happen, for example: It’s likely the best singer will win the competition.
UNLIKELY: Something that will probably not happen, for example: It’s unlikely that panic-buyers will run out of toilet paper.
POSSIBLE: Something that is able to happen, for example: It’s possible that there will be sunshine in July.
IMPOSSIBLE: Something that is not able to happen, for example: It’s impossible that a monkey can knit everyone a jumper.
CERTAIN: Something that will definitely happen, for example: You will live your life.
Quick Quiz: See if you can answer the questions below
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Game: Super Spinner
Here's a game of chance and probability that you might enjoy, using the spinner that Múinteoir Ray showed you. Do you remember how to make the spinner? Here’s a quick reminder:
Step 1: Draw the sections of your spinner on a paper plate using a ruler. Draw them to match the activity sheet below, if you’re going to play that game.
Step 2: Colour in the sections.
Step 3: Place a paper clip in the centre of the spinner and put a pencil through the loop of it.
Step 4: Flick the paper clip so it rotates to land on a particular colour.
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Answers to Quick Quiz: 1) Least likely to pick: Purple ball 2) Most likely to pick: Red ball
