Essential Maths Workshop

Probability: Core Skills & Techniques

Delivered live via Microsoft Teams, this focused workshop is perfect for any BU student preparing for probability-based mock exams, coursework or research projects. Whether you need a rapid refresher or want to deepen your understanding, our interactive two-hour session will boost your confidence and fluency with randomness, events and uncertainty.

This workshop will aim to cover the following areas of Probability:

1. Basic probability concepts & notation; probability scale (0–1) and total probability.

2. Venn diagrams & set notation (union, intersection, complements).

3. Independent and mutually exclusive events—how to recognise them and use the rules.

4. Conditional probability with worked examples; interpreting P(A|B).

5. Probability trees for multi-stage processes; total probability and “at least one” events.

6. Discrete random variables—distributions, finding missing probabilities, mean & variance.

Expect hands-on examples drawn from the workbook, including Venn-diagram questions with real counts (e.g., vehicles by propulsion and city) and pass/fail tree problems for sequential tests.

Why not complete the Probability Quiz before the workshop?
Probability Quiz.

Why join?

• Practical & interactive – live worked examples.

• All materials provided – full notes, extra exercises and annotated PowerPoint (PDF) slides after the session.

• Tailored support – book a 1-to-1 follow-up with me to tackle your personal probability questions.

When & where

Date: Monday 27 October 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Platform: Microsoft Teams (link sent on registration)

This session is part of our 8-week Essential Maths Workshop series—attend just Probability or stay for the full programme.

Who should attend?

Ideal for students enrolled in—or progressing to—modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Mathematics for Computing, Mathematics in Science, Statistics & Research Methods, BKSB Functional Skills and related courses.

Participants will receive additional details and the Teams link ahead of the session.

Reserve your place

Seats are limited. Secure yours via the booking link below. For questions, email mathsskills@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Looking forward to tackling probability together!

Serkan Karakus
Senior Maths Tutor, Bournemouth University

Registration is required. Limited seats available.

To claim this activity towards your Graduate Skills+ Award, please sign up to the programme here: Employability Skills Award Registration Form (bournemouth.ac.uk)