✅ Assessment Overview

This is a formative assessment task designed for MYP Year 4 or 5 Standard Mathematics, aligned to Criterion B: Investigating Patterns. The task focuses on developing student understanding of probability, with a specific investigation into the most common sum when rolling two dice.✅ Assessment Overview

This is a formative assessment task designed for MYP Year 4 or 5 Extended Mathematics, aligned to Criterion B: Investigating Patterns. The task focuses on developing student understanding of probability, with a specific investigation into the most common sum when rolling two dice.

Topics Assessed

• Experimental probability (mode)
• Sample space diagrams (grid and tree)
• Theoretical probability
• Comparison of experimental and theoretical results
• Percentage error and discussion of accuracy
  

What's Included

• Student-friendly instructions
• Data collection table
• Answer space (clearly structured)
• Optional extension activity
• Task-specific clarifications for Criterion B (Levels 0–8)
• Command term translations in Mandarin and Japanese to support EAL learners
• Built-in opportunity for pair and individual work
  

Key Skills Developed

• Pattern recognition
• Mathematical reasoning
• Visual representation of outcomes
• Comparative analysis
• Reflective thinking on the accuracy of models
  

‍ Perfect for Teachers Who Want:

• A no-prep activity for probability
• An MYP task that is well-aligned to the criterion B rubric
• Materials that support inclusion and language accessibility
• Inquiry-based learning with a real-life context (dice experiment!
  

✨ Pro Tip

Pair this activity with actual dice for hands-on learning, or use an online dice simulator for virtual classrooms.