game
Game of PIG - sixes
Can you beat Piggy in this simple dice game? Can you figure out Piggy's strategy, and is there a better one?
Experimental probability
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
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?