Spinners, Spinners, Spinners Part 1
probability · probability vocabulary and likelihood with spinners
Use spinner models to match probability language such as equal chance, more likely, less likely, 50-50 chance, unlikely, impossible, and 1-in-3 chance.
Spinners, Spinners, Spinners Part 1 is a Grade 7 probability activity for matching spinner designs with likelihood language. Students study several color-partitioned spinners and decide which examples show an equal chance, a 50/50 chance, a 1-in-3 chance, an impossible outcome, or events that are more or less likely. The focus stays on interpreting area as probability rather than actually spinning.
Use it as a whole-class introduction or review when students need to connect visual models with probability vocabulary. Comparing the same color across several spinners makes relative likelihood especially clear. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Spinners, Spinners, Spinners Part 1. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 7
- Materials:
- paper
- Classroom use:
- whole class
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