Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, you’ll learn how to understand probability using fun, everyday examples! We explore which outcomes are certain, impossible, probable, or unlikely, and show how to figure out the likelihood of different events.
This lesson is perfect for students learning basic probability or anyone who wants a visual and practical understanding of likelihood.
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing probability on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/math/grade-5/understanding-probability?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
0:00 Introduction
0:14 If you spin this spinner, which color is the spinner more likely to land on?
1:19 You take a lollipop without looking. Which color are you less likely to pick?
2:16 You take a crayon without looking. Which color are you less likely to pick?
3:30 Introduction to “certain”, “impossible”, “probable” and “unlikely” outcomes
4:21 You take an item without looking. How likely is choosing a pencil?
4:46 You take an eraser without looking. How likely is choosing a blue eraser?
5:58 Outro
In this video, you’ll learn how to understand probability using fun, everyday examples! We explore which outcomes are certain, impossible, probable, or unlikely, and show how to figure out the likelihood of different events.
This lesson is perfect for students learning basic probability or anyone who wants a visual and practical understanding of likelihood.
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing probability on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/math/grade-5/understanding-probability?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
0:00 Introduction
0:14 If you spin this spinner, which color is the spinner more likely to land on?
1:19 You take a lollipop without looking. Which color are you less likely to pick?
2:16 You take a crayon without looking. Which color are you less likely to pick?
3:30 Introduction to “certain”, “impossible”, “probable” and “unlikely” outcomes
4:21 You take an item without looking. How likely is choosing a pencil?
4:46 You take an eraser without looking. How likely is choosing a blue eraser?
5:58 Outro
