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ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics

6.2.1.1Sets and notation

Sets and notation in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.1.1.1Form 4: define probability, trial, sample space, outcome and event, and relate sets to events.
  2. 6.2.1.1.2Form 4: illustrate two or more events on Venn diagrams.

Lessons

  • Probability language: sample spaces, events and Venn diagrams

    40 min

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Sets and notation: sample question

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In a class of 35 learners, 19 play netball, 14 play volleyball and 6 play both. A learner is chosen at random. Find the probability that the learner plays neither game. Give your answer as a fraction or a decimal.

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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