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Using dice here and there
Bernard's article reminds us of the richness of using dice for number, shape and probability.
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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?
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Win or lose?
14 to 16
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?
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Twenty20
7 to 16
Fancy a game of cricket? Here is a mathematical version you can play indoors without breaking any windows.
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Placing our trust in learners
In this article Liz Woodham reflects on just how much we really listen to learners’ own questions to determine the mathematical path of lessons.
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Approaching midnight: first or second?
Jennie tried the Approaching Midnight game and wondered if it matters whether you go first or second.
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Approaching midnight: changing smallest step
Liz played Approaching Midnight and wondered how changing the smallest step size affects the game.
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Playing squash
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.
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Shapes in the bag
In this task, children put their hands into a bag and describe what shape they think they can feel and why.
