School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 6

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

Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the State Curriculum and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form.

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic B. Theoretical Probability

Indicator 1. Determine the probability of one simple event comprised of equally likely outcomes

Objective a. Express the probability of an event as a fraction.

Selected Response Item

The Hot Shot Soccer Team and the Super Stars Soccer Team will flip a coin to see which team will kick off first. How likely is it that the Hot Shots will win the kick off?

  1. least likely
  2. less likely
  3. more likely
  4. equally likely
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Correct Answer:
D