Basic Concepts of Probability
Basic Concepts of Probability
Grade 8
Teacher:
Year Level: Grade 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS
Date & Time: April 18, 2024/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of the basic concepts of probability.
The learner is able to use precisely counting techniques and probability in
Performance Standard:
solving problems related to different fields of endeavor.
Competency: Explain and interpret the probability of an event.
I. OBJECTIVES
Knowledge: Determine the probability of simple events.
Skills: Identify the probability of simple events through a given sample events.
Solve real-life problems using the principles of counting techniques and
Attitude:
probability.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Lesson/Topic: Basic Concepts of Probability
Learning Sources: K-12 Mathematics in Grade 8 (Pp. 568-571)
Materials: Chalk, Chalkboard, Cartolina, Die, Tape, TV, Laptop, Instructional Materials
LC Code #: M8GE-IVh-1
III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES
A. Preparation
“Good Afternoo Class...” “Good afternoon, Ma’am welcome to our friendly and
active class home!”
B. Review/Motivation
All: “6 Ma’am”
“So, what is the total outcome if I repeatedly throw
a die?”
All: “6 Ma’am”
What are those outcomes?
“Yes Ma’am.”
“Okay, form a circle in your group so that it would
be easy for you to collaborate with each other. You
have seven minutes to do the task.”
“Okay Ma’am.”
(The teacher clap once.)
“What can you say about our activity?” Some students: “It’s nice, Ma’am”
C. Presentation
“Okay, let’s go back to our topic. Have you at a (Students are listening attentively.)
certain time asked yourself the following
questions?”
4 2
P(spinner landing on red) = =
10 5
D. Application
Problems:
1. There are 20 marbles in a container: 4 are red, 5
are blue, and 11 are yellow. What is the probability
that a blue marble will be picked?
2. The local weather forecaster said there is a 20%
chance of rain tomorrow. What is the probability
that it will not rain tomorrow?
3. Arlene Joy got coins from her pocket, which
accidentally rolled on the floor. If there were 8
possible outcomes, how many coins fell on the
floor?
4. In a family of 3 children, what is the probability
that the middle child is a boy?
After 7 minutes….
“Okay, Kyla, give one rule of Probability.” (Kyla raises her hand.)
“Yes Galima?”
Galima: “If an event will never happen, then the
probability is 0.”
Directions: Solve the following carefully, then write the correct answer.
SEE MY PROB-ABILITY!
___1. Maria Pinky is asked to choose a day from a week. What is the probability of choosing a day, which starts
with S?
___2. Choosing a month from a year, what is the probability of selecting a month with 31 days?
___3. If a letter is chosen at random from the word PERSEVERANCE, what is the probability that the letter
chosen is E?
___4. If one letter is chosen at random from the word TRUSTWORTHY, what is the probability that the letter
chosen is a consonant?
___5. The sides of a cube are numbered 11 to 16. If Nicole rolled the cube once, what is the probability of rolling
a composite number?
V. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Solve the following carefully, then write the correct answer.
___1. A box contains 7 red balls, 5 orange balls, 4 yellow balls, 6 green balls, and 3 blue balls. What is the
probability of drawing out an orange ball?
___2. Of the 45 students in a class, 25 are boys. If a student is selected at random for a field trip, what is the
probability of selecting a girl?
___3. Two fair coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of showing a tail(T) followed by a head
(H)?
___4. A spinner is divided equally and numbered as follows: 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 1, 1, 2, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2. What is the
probability that the pointer will stop at an even prime?
___5. What is the probability of getting an 8 from a deck of 52 cards?