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Mastery for GCSE Edexcel

Unit 20: Further probability

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Areas Covered

  • Lesson 1: Product rule
  • Lesson 2: Independent and dependent events
  • Lesson 3: Conditional probility and tree diagrams
  • Lesson 4: Conditional probability and Venn diagrams
  • Lesson 5: Probability problems
  • Lesson 6: Sampling methods
  • Unit assessment

There are 6 exercise sheets and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

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Summary

The second probability unit of the series builds on work from the earlier Unit 7 to develop more complex aspects of probability.  The unit starts by developing the use of the Product Rule for counting and applying systematic listing strategies.  The unit moves on then to explore the difference between dependent and independent events and find the probabilities of these events.  Conditional probability is explored next, and tree diagrams, Venn diagrams and two-way tables are used to find conditional probabilities.  The unit presents a range of contextualised problems for students to solve in the culmination of their work on further probability.  The final lesson of this unit looks at the maths involved in sampling, including considering sources of bias and drawing conclusions about a population from a sample.  The Peterson capture/recapture method to solve problems is discussed and used.

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The GCSE units have been written to satisfy the specification for the Edexcel 1MA1 Maths GCSE. Each unit contains:

  • PowerPoint slides for each component
  • Detailed lesson plans
  • Learning objectives and outcomes
  • Worksheets and homework activities with answers
  • End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers
  • Other material and links to online resources

What people say...

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Open questions feature regularly so that students learn to see the possibilities in a question. This is essential for solving problems and tackling unfamiliar questions.

Heather Davis. Professional Development Lead, NCETM

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The worksheets are well written and the students seemed comfortable with the format. Some interesting questions too, which fit well with the new GCSE course.

Tamsin Woolford. Mathematics teacher, Clayesmore School

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Inside the Unit...

  • Areas Covered

    • Lesson 1: Product rule
    • Lesson 2: Independent and dependent events
    • Lesson 3: Conditional probility and tree diagrams
    • Lesson 4: Conditional probability and Venn diagrams
    • Lesson 5: Probability problems
    • Lesson 6: Sampling methods
    • Unit assessment

    There are 6 exercise sheets and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

    Mathematics Mastery

    Our resources apply the principles of Mastery throughout, creating a rich and deep learning experience. Find out more about Mastery with our quick guide.

    Mathematics Mastery

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