Experimental probability

game

Game of PIG - sixes

Age

7 to 18

Challenge level

Can you beat Piggy in this simple dice game? Can you figure out Piggy's strategy, and is there a better one?
problem
Odds and evens made fair

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

In this follow-up to the problem Odds and Evens, we invite you to analyse a probability situation in order to find the general solution for a fair game.
project
Investigating epidemics

Simple models which help us to investigate how epidemics grow and die out.
interactivity
Red or black spinner

Age

3 to 16

Challenge level

A simple spinner that is equally likely to land on Red or Black. Useful if tossing a coin, dropping it, and rummaging about on the floor have lost their appeal. Needs a modern browser; if IE then at least version 9.
problem
Probably a code?

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Is the regularity shown in this encoded message noise or structure?
problem
Which spinners?

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

Can you work out which spinners were used to generate the frequency charts?
problem
Statistical shorts

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

Can you decide whether these short statistical statements are always, sometimes or never true?
problem
Who's the winner?

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

When two closely matched teams play each other, what is the most likely result?
problem
What does random look like?

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.
problem
The car that passes

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

What statements can you make about the car that passes the school gates at 11am on Monday? How will you come up with statements and test your ideas?