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“Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching” VOLUME 2 - AMESA

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Activity 3:Use the tree-diagram to list all the possible outcomes from throwing a die and tossinga coin.Use the tree diagram to calculate the probability of:1) Obtaining a Head on the coin and an even number on the die ……2) Obtaining a Tail on the coin and an odd number on the die ………3) Obtaining a Head on the coin and a 6 on the die ………………….4) Obtaining a 6 on the die …………………………………………...ConclusionWe can use either a two-way table or a tree diagram to list outcomes and todetermining relative frequency or probability of a compound event occurring.References1. Prof North D (2006), Probability Component of Data Handling in the SeniorPhase, University of KwaZulu Natal.2. Department of Education (2002), NCS Policy DocumentGrade R – 9 Mathematics3. Laridon et al (2005), Mathematics <strong>for</strong> the Classroom Grade 9, Heinemann37

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