Probability calculations: Year 8 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Probability calculations. Students are introduced to more complex probability concepts, terminology and visual representations for all combinations of two events. Students learn the language and differences between the connectors: ‘and’, ‘or’(inclusive or exclusive), and ‘at least’.

Resource details
Year level: Year 8
Purpose: Planning Teaching resource Teaching strategies Student activities
Strand: Probability
Topic: Chance and probability
Audience: Teachers
Format: Webpage
Australian Curriculum code: AC9M8P02
Numeracy progression: Understanding chance (P6)
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia
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