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AC9M3P01

Probability > Language of Probability

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Identify practical activities and everyday events involving chance; describe possible outcomes and events as ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’ and identify some events as ‘certain’ or ‘impossible’ explaining reasoning.

What this means

Conducting simple chance experiments to develop probability language. Students make a choice out of a pair. Ordering probabilties is in Year 4.

  • Year 3 is the first time students encounter Probability.
  • Practical activities; roll dice, flick spinners and pull items out of a bag to develop a feeling for chance. While this is happening, students are introduced to the language of chance. Students can then use this language to make predictions about potential outcomes.

Language Examples:

  • certain /uncertain
  • always / never
  • likely / unlikely
  • a chance / no chance
  • possible / impossible

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These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.