Grade: Grade 1  
Type: ODE Model Lesson Plans
Description: In a class discussion the students will identify events or situations as being likely to occur or unlikely to occur. Then, they work in pairs to generate likely and unlikely statements to share with the class.  
Ohio Standards Connection:
Primary Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators:
Standard:  Data Analysis and Probability
  Benchmark: D.  Describe the probability of chance events as more, less or equally likely to occur.
  Indicator: 8.  Describe the likelihood of simple events as possible/impossible and more likely/less likely; e.g., when using spinners or number cubes in classroom activities.
Standard:  Mathematical Processes Standard
  Benchmark: D.  Evaluate the reasonableness of predictions, estimations and solutions.
  Benchmark: G.  Use invented and conventional symbols and common language to describe a problem situation and solution.
  Benchmark: H.  Recognize the mathematical meaning of common words and phrases, and relate everyday language to mathematical language and symbols.