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3. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-294eeb832823 PROBLEMS VIEWING PRESENTATION PowerPoint XP PowerPoint 2007  PowerPoint 2010 PowerPoint Viewer The next two slides (3 and 4) show the pentagonal spinners as shown below. For some unknown reason, the spinners are only partly visible when viewed with PowerPoint 2007. It is hoped that service pack 3 may fix the problem when it becomes available. In the meantime it is suggested that you do one of the following if you are using PowerPoint 2007: 1.Use the two “screen shots” slides that have been added (5 and 6) instead. 2.Download the free PowerPoint Viewer using the first link below. If you require further information on the problem, you can visit Microsoft Support at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941878 where they supply a “HOT FIX” for this problem, should you wish to use it.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941878

4. Probability Events: In the language of probability, something that could or has happened is called an event. The following are all events: 2. Getting a 6 when you throw a die. 1. A mother giving birth to a baby girl. 4. Winning the national lottery Jackpot. 3. Being born in March. 5. Leaves falling off the trees in autumn. 6. Getting a 4 when you spin the pointer. 4 3 6 2 5

5. Probability Events: If it is impossible for an event to happen then it is given a value of 0 on the start of the probability line. If an event is certain to happen then it is given a value of 1 at the end of the probability line. 0 Impossible 1 Certain even chance poor chance good chance The probability of most events happening lie between these two extremes and could be described as having an even chance, a poor chance or a good chance. 2. Getting a 4 on the spinner. 1. A mother giving birth to a baby girl. 4. Leaves falling off the trees in autumn. 3. Getting a 7 on the spinner. 5. Getting a 6 on the die. 6. Winning the National Lottery Jackpot. 4 4 6 4 54 4 6 4 54 4 6 4 5 Describe the probability of each of the following events happening.

7. Probability Events: If it is impossible for an event to happen then it is given a value of 0 on the start of the probability line. If an event is certain to happen then it is given a value of 1 at the end of the probability line. 0 Impossible 1 Certain even chance poor chance good chance The probability of most events happening lie between these two extremes and could be described as having an even chance, a poor chance or a good chance. Describe the probability of each of the following events happening. Even chance Good chance Impossible Certain Poor chance

8. Probability Outcomes The probability of an event happening can be located accurately on the probability line if we know all of the possible outcomes that can occur. Listing Outcomes: Make a list of all possible outcomes for the following events. The outcomes for these events are equally likely. 1. Throwing a die. 2. Tossing a coin. 3. Spinning the pointer. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Six outcomes Head, Tail Two outcomes Blue, red, yellow, green, white Five outcomes

9. Probability Outcomes ? 52 outcomes The probability of an event happening can be located accurately on the probability line if we know all of the possible outcomes that can occur. Listing Outcomes: How many possible outcomes are there when you choose a card from a pack?

10. Probability Outcomes ? 28 outcomes The probability of an event happening can be located accurately on the probability line if we know all of the possible outcomes that can occur. Listing Outcomes: Make a list of all possible outcomes for a set of dominoes.

11. Probability Where would you place the following events on the probability line? 0 Impossible 1 Certain ½ Getting a tail when tossing a coin. Getting a 3 when you throw a die. Being born in the month of March. 2 1 3 Choosing a red cube at random from the bag. 4 6 Choosing a blue bead at random from the bag. 5 5 5 4 Getting a 5 on the spinner. 5 234156