Teachers' Portal  /  IGCSE Maths 0580  /  Probability
Topic plan · IGCSE Maths 0580 · Topic 8

Probability

The probability scale, relative and expected frequency, combined events with sample spaces, Venn and tree diagrams, and conditional probability for Extended.

Open the topic lab Question bank Notes PDF
Unit at a glance

5 lessons, 225 minutes of teaching

Lessons
5, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
5 with answer keys
Quiz questions
30 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Probability lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
8.1Introduction to probability
Every probability is a number from 0 to 1.
Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 16 marks6 MCQtab 1
8.2Relative and expected frequencies
When outcomes are not equally likely, you estimate a probability by experiment.
Mix-Pair-Share6 Q, 12 marks6 MCQtab 2, tab 3
8.3Combined events: sample spaces and Venn diagrams
When two things happen together, such as two dice or a coin and a spinner, a sample space diagram lists every equally likely outcome.
Rally Coach6 Q, 17 marks6 MCQtab 1, tab 3
8.3Tree diagrams
A tree diagram shows one event after another.
Numbered Heads Together6 Q, 18 marks6 MCQtab 2
8.4Conditional probability
Extended.
Round Table6 Q, 18 marks6 MCQtab 4

Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.

Also for this topic

Topic resources