This collection is one of our Primary Curriculum collections - tasks that are grouped by topic.
problem
A bit of a dicey problem
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
When you throw two regular, six-faced dice you have more chance of getting one particular result than any other. What result would that be? Why is this?
problem
Favourite
Same or different?
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Anna and Becky put one purple cube and two yellow cubes into a bag
to play a game. Is the game fair? Explain your answer.
problem
Tricky track
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
In this game you throw two dice and find their total, then move the appropriate counter to the right. Which counter reaches the purple box first?
problem
Favourite
Odds or sixes?
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Play this dice game yourself. How could you make it fair?
problem
Probably...
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
You'll need to work in a group for this problem. The idea is to decide, as a group, whether you agree or disagree with each statement.
problem
Favourite
The twelve pointed star game
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Have a go at this game which involves throwing two dice and adding their totals. Where should you place your counters to be more likely to win?
problem
Winning the lottery
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Find out about the lottery that is played in a far-away land. What is the chance of winning?
problem
Favourite
Birdwatch
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Have a look at this data from the RSPB 2011 Birdwatch. What can you say about the data?