4.6 Sample Space Diagrams GCSE PowerPoint Lesson

In this 21-slide lesson, students will learn how to construct and use sample space diagrams to list all possible outcomes of combined events. They will explore situations involving two events, such as rolling two dice or flipping two coins, and use the diagram to systematically identify outcomes and calculate probabilities. Students will also use the diagrams to find probabilities of specific events (e.g. "the sum is 7" or "both numbers are even"). The lesson emphasises clear organisation of outcomes and reinforces the importance of a complete sample space in accurate probability calculations.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• One structured task to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential data and statistics concepts.