Probability

Alison and Charlie are playing a game. Charlie wants to go first so Alison lets him. Was that such a good idea?

A weekly challenge concerning combinatorical probability.

What are your chances of winning a game of tennis?

Under which circumstances would you choose to play to 10 points in a game of squash which is currently tied at 8-all?

Can you devise a fair scoring system when dice land edge-up or corner-up?

Use cunning to work out a strategy to win this game.

Imagine flipping a coin a number of times. Can you work out the probability you will get a head on at least one of the flips?

Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.

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?

What can you say about the child who will be first on the playground tomorrow morning at breaktime in your school?