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Mathematics: Statistics
Level indicator: Level 1 - Make probability comparisons using everyday language Level 2 - Make probability comparisons using everyday language Level 3i - Assign numerical probability values to simple events
Level 3ii - Identify all possible outcomes of more complex events Level 4 - Use the possible outcomes to assign numerical probabilities Level 5 - Identify probabilities where listing outcomes is impractical

Probability

Make probability comparisons using everyday language

Statistics probability progression
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Three bucketsThe teacher presented the students with the buckets as shown in the diagram. She asked them to give the probability, for each bucket, of selecting a red ball if they took one ball.


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Anna's work (see left) shows that she is able to express which events are more likely than others.


Jane's work (see right) shows that she is able to use a range of language to express the likelihood of an event occurring.

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