Unit 11: Probability

On Friday, May 29th, students will begin a new unit on Probability as part of the Data Management and Probability strand in Mathematics.  In everyday life, probability is often used to estimate the likelihood of risks and predict future events.  

Students will:

• use the language of probability (likely, unlikely, impossible, certain).
• conduct experiments and predict results.
• use fractions to describe probability.
• use tree diagrams to find probabilities.
• use probability to pose and solve problems.

You can assist your child at home by following some of these suggestions:

• listen to weather forecasts and discuss weather outcomes using probability language.
• play board and card games together.  Compare games that depend on chance to games that depend on skill.
• talk to your child about superstitions. Ex:"Does blowing out a birthday candle and making a wish really change the outcome of an event in the future?"