Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsSyllabus 0580Unit 2: Probability and statistics
Chapter 8
Introduction to probability
Calculate single and combined event probabilities using the probability scale, sample space diagrams and probability rules for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.
What You'll Learn
- 01The probability scale from 0 to 1
- 02Single event probabilities and complements
- 03Two-way sample space diagrams
- 04Mutually exclusive events and addition rule
- 05Independent events and multiplication rule
- 06Relative frequency and expected outcomes
Resources
Topical Past Papers
Practice questions from licensed topical past papers organised around this topic.
Chapter Topics
3 official subtopics8.1Basic probability
8.2Sample space diagrams
8.3Combining independent and mutually exclusive events
Your Learning Journey
Plan your chapter across focused 60-minute sessions.
4 Sessions4 Hours (240 min)
01LEARN
02LEARN
03PRACTICE
04EXAM
01
LEARN
8.1 Basic probability
8.2 Sample space diagrams
Session 1 of 4Focus: Single events & sample spaces
02
LEARN
8.3 Combining independent and mutually exclusive events
Session 2 of 4Focus: Combined & relative probability
03
PRACTICE
Chapter Practice
Session 3 of 4Focus: Chapter consolidation
04
EXAM
Past Paper Practice
Session 4 of 4Focus: Timed exam application
01
LEARN
8.1 Basic probability
8.2 Sample space diagrams
Session 1 of 4
02
LEARN
8.3 Combining independent and mutually exclusive events
Session 2 of 4
03
PRACTICE
Chapter Practice
Session 3 of 4
04
EXAM
Past Paper Practice
Session 4 of 4
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