Secondary 4 Math Probability — Unit Notes
Every definition and theorem this unit expects you to know, stated once each and written to be revised from: 7 definitions and 2 theorems, 5 worked examples, in 6 printable pages. This page lists what the notes cover. The notes themselves come with the Secondary 4 Math bundle.
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Probability — what the notes cover
5 sections, in the order the unit is taught. Each entry below is the title of a definition or a theorem the notes state in full.
Types of probability and of events
- Definition — The three types of probability
- Definition — Types of events
Also in this section: 1 worked example, 2 notes on method and common errors.
Conditional probability
- Definition — Conditional probability
- Theorem — Independence, stated with conditional probability
Also in this section: 1 worked example, 2 notes on method and common errors.
Odds
- Definition — Odds for and odds against
- Theorem — Converting between them
Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.
Mathematical expectation
- Definition — Mathematical expectation
- Definition — A fair game
Also in this section: 1 worked example, 2 notes on method and common errors.
Geometric probability
- Definition — Geometric probability
Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.
Where the notes are
The notes are one of the documents in the Secondary 4 Math Solutions Bundle, beside the unit test, the challenge problems and every worked answer key. The Probability practice worksheet is free and stays free.
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Practise it, then test yourself
Notes on their own do not make anything stick. This unit has a free, printable practice worksheet, and an end-of-unit test that comes with the bundle.
Probability practice worksheet About the Probability unit test