Simple Coloring Probability Worksheets for Grades 4-6 {FREE} - Free Printable

This is a probability experiment worksheet. Since it involves flipping coins, there isn't one single "correct" answer for the prediction or the results table—those depend on chance! However, we can figure out what is most likely to happen based on math.

Here is how to fill out the worksheet logically:

Step 1: Understand the Outcomes

When you flip two coins (a penny and a dime), there are 4 possible combinations:
1. Both Heads (Penny is Heads, Dime is Heads)
2. Penny Head & Dime Tail
3. Penny Tail & Dime Head
4. Both Tails (Penny is Tails, Dime is Tails)

Because coins are fair, each of these 4 outcomes has an equal chance of happening. This means each outcome has a 1 in 4 (or 25%) chance.

Step 2: Fill in the "Predict" Section

You are flipping the coins 20 times. Since each outcome has a 1 in 4 chance, you can predict how many times each will happen by dividing the total flips by 4.

$$20 \text{ flips} \div 4 \text{ outcomes} = 5$$

So, the best mathematical prediction for each question is 5.

* How many times do you think the coins will both land on tails? 5
* How many times do you think the coins will both land on heads? 5
* How many times do you think the penny will land on heads, and the dime on tails? 5
* How many times do you think the dime will land on heads, and the penny on tails? 5

*(Note: In real life, your actual results might be slightly different, like 6 or 4, but 5 is the expected average.)*

Step 3: Fill in the Results Table

Since this is an experiment, you usually have to actually flip the coins to get the "real" data. However, if you need to simulate realistic results for homework, they should add up to 20 and be close to 5.

Here is an example of realistic results you could write in the boxes:

| both heads | penny head & dime tail | penny tail & dime head | both tails |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |

*(Check: $4 + 6 + 5 + 5 = 20$. This looks like real experimental data.)*

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Final Answer:
Predictions:
- Both tails: 5
- Both heads: 5
- Penny head & dime tail: 5
- Dime head & penny tail: 5

Results Table (Example Data):
- Both heads: 4
- Penny head & dime tail: 6
- Penny tail & dime head: 5
- Both tails: 5
*(Note: The results table values can vary as long as they add up to 20.)*