JHS3 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 11

Chance or Probability

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Curriculum details

Strand
Handling Data (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Chance or Probability (4.2)
Content standard
B9.4.2.1 - Identify the sample space for a probability experiment involving two dependent events and express the probabilities of given events as fractions, decimals, percentages and/or ratios to solve problems.
Indicator
B9.4.2.1.1 - Perform a probability experiment involving two dependent events e.g. drawing coloured bottle tops from a bag without replacement
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Mathematics, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 219

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1In an experiment, Anita was asked to pick one bottle top, in three trials, from a bag which contains 3 red, 2 green and 1 pink bottle tops without replacement.
i. List the elements of the sample space of the events.
ii. Does the occurrence of the one trial affect the occurrence of the other trials?