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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5

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. Make predictions and express the probability as a fraction

Assessment limit: Use a sample space of no more than 20 outcomes

Look at the spinner.

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Jack spins the arrow. What is the probability that the arrow will land on an odd number?

  1. 3/8
  2. 4/8
  3. 5/8
  4. 6/8

Correct Answer
A. 3/8
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