Download our Order the Likelihood of Events worksheet to introduce students to beginning concepts of probability and chance.
Our Order the Likelihood of Events Worksheet is ‘Likely’ to Be a Hit!
Make probability fun and relatable with our Order the Likelihood of Events Worksheet! This fun cut-and-paste activity helps students develop a sense of probability by ordering 12 illustrated events from least to most likely. With a playful mix of realistic and imaginative scenarios—like ‘You’ll turn into a superhero overnight,’ ‘You’ll eat lunch today,’ and ‘You’ll see a dog on your way home’—students practise reasoning and critical thinking in a hands-on way.
This Order the Likelihood of Events Worksheet includes a base worksheet with numbered spaces, a page of event cards, and both colour and black-and-white versions to suit your classroom needs. An answer key is also provided to support class discussion or independent review. Just print, cut, and get ready for some probability-powered fun!
Using This Cut-and-Paste Probability Worksheet
This probability worksheet works well as a whole-group, independent practice, guided groups or maths stations activity. Here’s how to use it!
Preparation
- Download the resource in the format and colour style of your choice.
- Give each student a copy of both worksheets, scissors and glue.
Procedure
- Instruct students to cut out all of the events on page 2.
- Next, ask them to order the events from least likely to most likely, with the least likely event being placed in the first box. (Note: Order may vary based on student experiences.)
- Once students are satisfied with the order of their events, ask them to glue the events in place.
- Have a class discussion about the order in which students placed the events. Was everyone’s list the same? Why did they make the choices they did?
Differentiation Tip – Download the editable Google Slides version of this Order the Likelihood of Events Worksheet to customise the events to meet the needs of your learners. For a challenge, ask them to create their own activity!
Download This Likelihood Worksheet
To grab your copy of this likelihood worksheet, click the drop-down arrow on the download button. From there, you can choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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