School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 8

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic B. Theoretical Probability

Indicator 1. Determine the probability of an event comprised of no more than 2 independent events

Objective a. Express the probability of an event as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent

Assessment limit: Use a sample space of 36 to 60 outcomes

Student Produced Response (SPR) Item

Nina has a bag with 60 pieces of candy. The bag contains 25 red pieces, 11 blue pieces, and 9 green pieces. The remaining pieces are yellow. Nina will randomly pick one piece of candy from the bag.

What is the probability this piece will be yellow?

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Correct Answer:
¼, 15/60, 0.25

Assessment limit:
Use a sample space of 36 to 60 outcomes

Resources for Objective 5.B.1.a:
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