Experimental probability

  • problem

    In the playground

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What can you say about the child who will be first on the playground tomorrow morning at breaktime in your school?

  • Tricky Track
    problem

    Tricky track

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this game you throw two dice and find their total, then move the appropriate counter to the right. Which counter reaches the purple box first?

  • You Never Get a Six
    problem

    You never get a six

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Charlie thinks that a six comes up less often than the other numbers on the dice. Have a look at the results of the test his class did to see if he was right.

  • Odds or Sixes?
    problem

    Odds or sixes?

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Play this dice game yourself. How could you make it fair?
  • Probably...
    problem

    Probably...

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    You'll need to work in a group for this problem. The idea is to decide, as a group, whether you agree or disagree with each statement.

  • problem

    The car that passes

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    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?

  • Roll these Dice
    problem

    Roll these dice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Roll two red dice and a green dice. Add the two numbers on the red dice and take away the number on the green. What are all the different possible answers?

  • problem

    The twelve pointed star game

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Have a go at this game which involves throwing two dice and adding their totals. Where should you place your counters to be more likely to win?

  • It's a Tie
    problem

    It's a tie

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Kaia is sure that her father has worn a particular tie twice a week in at least five of the last ten weeks, but her father disagrees. Who do you think is right?