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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Subject
Math
Description of the video lesson
Upon completion of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain what probability is
- Demonstrate how probability is used
- Find the probability of simple events and mutually exclusive events
- Know key vocabulary in English
Level of English
Students should have basic English grammar and vocabulary. They should have some knowledge of the English words for numbers, e.g. one, one hundred, etc.
Pre-requisites
They should have some knowledge of the English words for numbers, e.g. one, one hundred, etc.
They should have basic arithmetic computational skills.
Language aims
The video uses present, past and future tenses. It includes several technical terms that are highlighted throughout.
The information is presented verbally and visually.
Subject aims
The aim is that the video will help students to:
Explain what probability is and how it is applied
Use probability to solve real world examples
Students' Difficulties
Students should have basic arithmetic skills and be able to use their calculators appropriately.
Students' Skills
- Explain what probability is
- Apply probability methods to estimate an outcome
- Know key vocabulary in English
- Exercises
- Gamification
- Interactive activity
- Interaction
- Reading
- Speaking