These activities are part of our Primary collections, which are problems grouped by topic.
problem
Domino pick
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Are these domino games fair? Can you explain why or why not?
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
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
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
Now and then
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Have a look at the results for some events at past Olympic Games. Can you use these to predict the results at the next Olympics?
problem
Roll these dice
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Roll two red dice and a green dice. Add the two numbers on the red dice and take away the number on the green. What are all the different possible answers?
problem
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
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?