Compound Events Teacher Resources

Use tree diagrams with multiple branches to calculate the probabilities of compound events. Pupils use tree diagrams to find the sample space for probability problems and use them to determine the probability of compound events in the...

In this probability worksheet, students read story problems and draw tree diagrams to model the probability of compound events. After creating two tree diagrams, students compare them. They compute the probability of dependent events.

You have a greater chance of being crushed by a vending machine than winning the Powerball lottery. Part of The Lowdown: Real-World Math series, an engaging video describes how the Powerball works and how to calculate the probability of...

Create your own compound events assignment! You choose whether you want the numbers displayed as numerals or words, and if you want problems to include dependent or independent events. You can even designate a challenge level between...

In this single and compound events worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems related to various single and compound events. First, they determine the probability of getting ace and a king card without replacement. then, students...

In this single and compound events learning exercise, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that contain various single and compound events. First, they determine the probability of selecting an ace and a king without a replacement....

The game should be fair at all costs. The mini-assessment revolves around the ability to use probabilities to determine whether a game is fair. Individuals determine compound events to calculate simple probabilities and make...

Here's a way to learn about compound events and independence on one's own. The second of four lessons in the Algebra II - Intro to Probability unit focuses on compound events and probability. Pupils watch a video to calculate the...

In this single and compound event instructional activity, learners read given statements and determine the probability of each event. Statements include data dealing with cards in a deck, coins and dice. Students solve both simple and...

In this compound events practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

Math whizzes use data from simulations to make theoretical generalizations and discuss possible relationships between several given events. They use a simple card game to generate data to be analyzed.

Probability prevails in this assignment as youngsters determine the probability of finding a blue pen in a cereal box when they can come in blue, green, yellow, or red. Learners set up a simulation to determine the outcome of compound...

In this probability learning exercise, high schoolers analyze word problems to determine for part one the independent events and for part two the dependent events. There are 6 questions.

Your statisticians examine the characteristics of conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous independent events. They perform computer activities to find probabilities for simple compound events. They examine the...

What is the probability that two randomly seated people will be across from each other at a square table? Check learners' understanding of theoretical probability and compound events with this short assessment. A great opportunity to...

Math whizzes explore dependent and independent outcomes. They determine the outcome of simple and compound events. Pupils complete tree diagrams to identify outcomes. They identify fair and unfair games. This two-page worksheet contains...

In this probability worksheet, learners calculate the probability of given situations. They complete compound probability of independent events. This one-page worksheet contains six problems.

Fifty-eight flashcards make up a set designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Within the set, you'll find bold-faced word cards as well as definition cards that offer a labeled example. Terms include base, percent, theoretical...

A word problem about probability which asks about two events occurring. Are the events independent of each other? Is this a compound events problem? How do you approach solving this word problem? The instructor explains just how to solve...

Use the resource or lament lost opportunities. Scholars watch a short video to learn about the probability of compound events. First, they see how to find probability of or events that are mutually exclusive. They then use the addition...

Sample the resource and decide to use it all. Viewers of the informative YouTube video learn to use tables to represent sample spaces for compound events. They use these tables to help determine probabilities.