Experimental probability

problem
Roll these dice

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

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?
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The random world

Think that a coin toss is 50-50 heads or tails? Read on to appreciate the ever-changing and random nature of the world in which we live.
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Taking chances extended

This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.
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The mean game

Edward Wallace based his A Level Statistics Project on The Mean Game. Each picks 2 numbers. The winner is the player who picks a number closest to the mean of all the numbers picked.
interactivity
Favourite

Dice and spinners interactive

Age

5 to 18

Simple dice and spinners tool for experiments.
game

Snail trails

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

This is a game for two players. Does it matter where the target is put? Is there a good strategy for winning?
game

Stop or dare

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

All you need for this game is a pack of cards. While you play the game, think about strategies that will increase your chances of winning.
game

Football world cup simulation

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

A maths-based Football World Cup simulation for teachers and students to use.
problem
A brief history of probability

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Can you help d'Alembert discover the probabilty of at least one head in two coin flips?