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Scissors, paper, rock
5 to 7
Play this well-known game against the computer where each player is
equally likely to choose scissors, paper or rock. Why not try the
variations too?
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Who's the winner?
14 to 16
When two closely matched teams play each other, what is the most likely result?
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Prize giving
14 to 16
What's the fairest way to choose 2 from 8 potential prize winners? How likely are you to be chosen?
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Last one standing
14 to 16
Imagine a room full of people who keep flipping coins until they get a tail. Will anyone get six heads in a row?
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Two's company
11 to 14
Seven balls are shaken. You win if the two blue balls end up touching. What is the probability of winning?
article
Count the beat
This article, written by Nicky Goulder and Samantha Lodge, reveals
how maths and marimbas can go hand-in-hand! Why not try out some of
the musical maths activities in your own classroom?
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Same or different?
7 to 11
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.
game
Snail trails
11 to 14
This is a game for two players. Does it matter where the target is put? Is there a good strategy for winning?
problem
Can't find a coin?
11 to 14
Can you generate a set of random results? Can you fool the random
simulator?