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

1. Download the resource in the format and colour style of your choice. 
2. Give each student a copy of both worksheets, scissors and glue. 

Procedure 

1. Instruct students to cut out all of the events on page 2.
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.) 
3. Once students are satisfied with the order of their events, ask them to glue the events in place. 
4. 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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