What are the Odds? Possibilities of Probability and Measurement to Young Children

Abstract

The curriculum unit explores the topic of teaching probability to young students. While it has been proven that the study of probability in the early grades provides a stronger foundation for higher grades, it is more likely to also help young children to build upon this knowledge to more complex and subtle concepts. According to Bruner (1960) as stated by Taylor (n.d.), if the understanding of number, measure, and probability is judged crucial in the pursuit of science, then instruction in these concepts should commence as early as possible given that it is consistent with the child’s form of thought. From there, let these concepts be developed and redeveloped in later grades.