Probability and Statistics

Virginia SOL 5.PS.3

Determine the probability of an outcome by constructing a model of a sample space and using the Fundamental (Basic) Counting Principle.

What students need to be able to do

  • Determine the probability of an outcome by constructing a sample space (with 24 or fewer equally likely possible outcomes) using a tree diagram, list, or chart.
  • Determine the number of possible outcomes by using the Fundamental (Basic) Counting Principle.