Probability and estimates worksheets
Free worksheets: Probability and estimates, KS2
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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?
Coin flipping investigation
When you flip a coin, there is an even chance that you will get either a head or a tail. This means that the chance of getting either is equally likely. Does the starting position of the coin affect the probability? Let’s find out!
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!
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.
Estimate and measure time
This worksheet encourages your child to estimate how long it takes them to do certain things throughout the day. They then need to time themselves doing these things and compare the results.