Showing Probability on a Continuum - Write the letter of the point that shows the probability

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine

Worksheet focuses on selecting the correct point on a continuum that represents probabilities for choosing items from bags, jars, and boxes. Each question provides a specific composition of colored tiles, marbles, beads, or cubes and asks which letter corresponds to the probability of selecting a target color. Students use the continuum labeled impossible, equally likely, and certain to match the computed probability with the correct option letter.

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Write the letter of the point that shows the probability

Question 1: blue tiles

Question 2: gray marbles

Question 3: red beads

Question 4: black cubes

Question 5: purple tiles

Question 6: yellow cubes

Showing Probability on a Continuum Name: | Write the letter of the point that shows the probability.
1) A bag contains 4 blue tiles and 4 gray tiles. One tile is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a blue tile?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | Answers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 1.
2.
3. | | 2) A jar contains 4 gray marbles. One marble is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a gray marble?
impossible equally likely certain | | | | | 4.
5.
6. | | 0
A | B | 12
C | D | 1
E | | | 3) A bag contains 6 red beads, 2 pink beads and 2 yellow beads. One bead is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a red bead?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | | | 4) A box contains 3 black cubes, 6 white cubes and 1 red cube. One cube is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a black cube?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | | | 5) A bag contains 1 purple tile and 5 green tiles. One tile is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a purple tile?
impossible equally likely certain | | | | | | | 0
A | B | 12
C | D | 1
E | | | 6) A box contains 7 yellow cubes and 1 green cube. One cube is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a yellow cube?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | | [Math](Math www.CommonCoreSheets.com 7 1-6)[ www.CommonCoreSheets.com](Math www.CommonCoreSheets.com 7 1-6)[ 7](Math www.CommonCoreSheets.com 7 1-6)[ 1-6](Math www.CommonCoreSheets.com 7 1-6) 83 67 50 33 17 0 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Showing Probability on a Continuum Name: Answer Key | Write the letter of the point that shows the probability.
1) A bag contains 4 blue tiles and 4 gray tiles. One tile is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a blue tile?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | Answers | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 1. A
2. E
3. D | | | 2) A jar contains 4 gray marbles. One marble is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a gray marble?
impossible equally likely certain | | | | | 4.
5.
6. | C | | | | | | | | B | | 0
A | B | 12
C | D | 1
E | | D | | | | | | | | | | 3) A bag contains 6 red beads, 2 pink beads and 2 yellow beads. One bead is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a red bead?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | | | | 4) A box contains 3 black cubes, 6 white cubes and 1 red cube. One cube is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a black cube?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
A B C D E | | | | | | | | 5) A bag contains 1 purple tile and 5 green tiles. One tile is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a purple tile?
impossible equally likely certain | | | | | | | | 0
A | B | 12
C | D | 1
E | | | | 6) A box contains 7 yellow cubes and 1 green cube. One cube is chosen without looking. Which point shows the probability of choosing a yellow cube?
impossible equally likely certain

0 ~~ ~~12~~ ~~ 1
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FAQs

What does the “continuum” represent in these questions?

The continuum represents a scale from impossible to equally likely to certain probability. Students match the computed probability to a labeled point letter.

How do I determine the probability of choosing a specific color?

Count the number of target items and divide by the total number of items in the bag, jar, or box described in the question.

What information is needed to answer each item-selection probability question?

Each question provides the counts of each color (e.g., tiles, marbles, beads, cubes) and asks for the probability of selecting one item without looking, then matching it to the correct letter on the continuum.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine