Search

problem

Snooker

16 to 18

A player has probability 0.4 of winning a single game. What is his probability of winning a 'best of 15 games' tournament?

game

Twenty20

7 to 16

Fancy a game of cricket? Here is a mathematical version you can play indoors without breaking any windows.

article

Placing Our Trust in Learners

5 to 14

In this article Liz Woodham reflects on just how much we really listen to learners’ own questions to determine the mathematical path of lessons.

problem

A gambler bets half the money in his pocket on the toss of a coin, winning an equal amount for a head and losing his money if the result is a tail. After 2n plays he has won exactly n times. Has he more money than he started with?

article

Playing Squash

16 to 18

Playing squash involves lots of mathematics. This article explores the mathematics of a squash match and how a knowledge of probability could influence the choices you make.