The likelihood of a coincidence

In this B2 ESL lesson plan, students will explore the language of numbers and trends. The plan aims to boost confidence in using statistical vocabulary and expressions.

Warm-Up

Students will come up with synonyms for the words in the text.

Video

Students will watch a short video titled “Check your intuition: The birthday problem – David Knuffke.” After watching, students will answer questions to check for comprehension.

Exercises

Students will categorize given phrases. In the second exercise, students will play a game of Two Truths and a Lie.

Reading

Students will read a short text about statistics in everyday life and answer questions about the text.

Discussion

At the end of the lesson, students will create a famous quote about statistics and discuss it with the teacher.