Chance, tree diagrams and the difference between “or” and “and” — tiny words, big mark loss.
Quick Summary
Probability tests logic. Most errors happen because students do not decide whether events are combined with AND or OR.
- ✅ Must-know skills
- ⚠️ Common mistakes
First-Move Decision Flow
Exam Practice
Revision Checklist
- [ ] I know when to add and when to multiply.
- [ ] I can complete tree diagrams.
- [ ] I update probabilities without replacement.
- [ ] I can solve at least one questions.
- [ ] I check that probabilities are between 0 and 1.