Chance and Data Mini Math Investigations | Fun Probability

In need of math investigations that includes students working on a fun probability activity? These Math chance and data worksheets have been designed to be completed by teachers that have limited time. They are quick and easy to set up and engage 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. The chance, data and probability tasks and activities provide FUN learning opportunities for students to use their maths in hands on experience.

Each activity/ task includes an “I can” statement for the students to know what they need to achieve. They also have a highlight and go teacher assessment at the bottom of the page, allowing teachers to be able to quickly see where each student is at with a glance.

TASKS INCLUDED IN THIS PACK:

1.What is the chance of rolling a 6 with a dice?

2. What number has the most chance of being rolled with two dice?

3. What side of the coin will come up most when two coins are flipped?

4. Are you more likely to take one M&M colour out of the bag?

5. Are you more likely to take one marble colour out of the bag?

6. Rock, paper, scissors

7. What’s the chance? – using specific language to answer questions related to probability.

* Any time the word ‘colour’ has been used, the page has been duplicated with the word ‘color’, to be able to be used by both USA and AUS/UK/CAN classes.

THESE TASKS CAN BE USED IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING:

1. Used at the start of a unit of work to look at student’s prior knowledge.

2. Math centers (maths centres)

3. Group work

4. For fast finishers

5. At the end of a unit of work to assess if students are able to transfer the skills learned during instructional time.

6. Fun projects for students to complete for homework.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anna. C says, “My class really enjoyed these activities and learned a lot along the way. Great resource.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Olive and Co says, “My students loved these. Thank you :)”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cathie. S says, “Great time saver!”

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