Year 6 Probability and estimates worksheets by Subject
Free worksheets: Probability and estimates, KS2, Y6
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Understanding the language of probability
This activity encourages children to toss a coin several times and then record the data in order to test a hypothesis about probability.
Estimate the price game
This is a game for 2 to 4 players. The aim of the game is to correctly estimate the correct price of an item. The game host holds all the item cards. Players are assigned an item and take it in turns to guess the price. The person closest to the correct answer ‘wins’ that item and is given the card. The first person with 3 cards wins!
Explaining probability
Probability is when we make judgements on whether something is likely to happen or not. Probability can be described in words, or more accurately in terms of fractions and percentages. Where would you put these statements on the probability line?
Estimate the price game
This is a game for 2 to 4 players. The aim of the game is to correctly estimate the correct price of an item. The game host holds all the item cards. Players are assigned an item and take it in turns to guess the price. The person closest to the correct answer ‘wins’ that item and is given the card. The first person with 3 cards wins!
Maths card games for KS1 and KS2
Playing with cards might seem old-fashioned in our screen-loving age, but maths card games will help your child become fluent and confident with numbers – without them even realising they're exercising their maths thinking brain. From number bonds to fractions and probability, try some of our traditional or adapted card games to practise basic maths concepts.
Probability word problems
Can you answer these tricky probability word problems? Pencil at the ready...
Explaining probability
Probability is when we make judgements on whether something is likely to happen or not. Probability can be described in words, or more accurately in terms of fractions and percentages. Where would you put these statements on the probability line?
Testing probability
Millie is holding a bag of sweets. Imagine Millie picks a sweet out of the bag without looking. Read the following statements and tick which ones are correct.
Cool maths games for kids
Add an extra learning dimension to family game time – try one of our Cool Maths board games and help reinforce your child's knowledge of number bonds, percentages and fractions while you play. Compiled by deputy headteacher Matt Revill and packed with 20 games, this maths learning pack covers all the key skills your child will need to master as part of the primary numeracy curriculum.
Make a spinning top game
This activity encourages your child to explore probability, by answering questions on some given results and then making their own spinning top.
Understanding the language of probability
This activity encourages children to toss a coin several times and then record the data in order to test a hypothesis about probability.
Weather chart - understand probability
A worksheet showing weather and temperatures for each day with questions and language prompts to consider.