The image you've uploaded is a worksheet titled
"What's the Chance?" designed to help students understand probability by evaluating the likelihood of various events occurring. The task asks students to assess whether each event will happen, might happen, or won't happen and to explain their reasoning.
Let’s go through each event listed on the worksheet and analyze the
chance of it occurring:
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1. I will fly to school in a space ship.
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Likelihood: ✘ Won’t happen
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Explanation: Currently, space ships are not used for daily transportation to school. This is science fiction and not possible with current technology. So, this event
won’t happen.
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2. It will snow at school today.
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Likelihood: 🟡 Might happen (depends on location and season)
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Explanation: Whether it snows depends on where you live and the time of year. In cold climates during winter, snow is possible. In warmer areas, it's unlikely. So, this event
might happen, but it's not certain.
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3. The sun will rise tomorrow.
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Likelihood: ✔ Will happen
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Explanation: The Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours, causing the sun to appear to rise each day. This is a natural, predictable event. So, this event
will happen.
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4. A friend will come to my house to play.
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Likelihood: 🟡 Might happen
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Explanation: This depends on plans, availability, and personal choices. It’s possible, but not guaranteed. So, this event
might happen.
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5. I will breathe.
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Likelihood: ✔ Will happen
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Explanation: Breathing is essential for life. As long as you're alive, you will breathe. This is a biological necessity. So, this event
will happen.
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Summary Table:
| Event | Likelihood | Explanation |
|------|------------|-------------|
| I will fly to school in a space ship. | Won’t happen | Not possible with current technology. |
| It will snow at school today. | Might happen | Depends on weather and location. |
| The sun will rise tomorrow. | Will happen | Natural cycle of Earth’s rotation. |
| A friend will come to my house to play. | Might happen | Depends on personal plans. |
| I will breathe. | Will happen | Necessary for survival. |
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Teaching Notes:
This activity helps students develop
critical thinking and
understanding of probability using real-life examples. It encourages them to think about
certainty, possibility, and impossibility in everyday contexts.
The worksheet also includes fun illustrations (like a UFO, snow, sun, and friends) to engage younger learners.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want to adapt this for a specific grade level!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of chance and probability worksheet.
