Demystifying - Finding a missing probability

Drills

Using the total of one to find an unknown probability, even an algebraic one.

Author note — to cover

Use the total of 1 to find an unknown probability in a table; include tables with algebraic entries such as x and 2x solved by a simple linear equation, a Higher-leaning twist Foundation can still meet. Both tiers. Exclude relative frequency tables (Experimental probability) and simultaneous equations (Algebra strand). (P4)

  • Fluency — direct questions on finding a missing probability, limited to this lesson's stated scope (4 questions).
  • Application — use the same skill in unfamiliar or contextual questions without introducing a later method (4 questions).
  • Check — questions built around the exclusions and likely misconceptions named in the lesson brief (4 questions).

The test

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Where to go next

The method this drill practises is taught on Finding a missing probability.