Probability

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?
problem
In the playground

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

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

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

If you asked your mum/dad/friend to take you to the park today, what sort of response might you get?
problem
Probably...

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

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
Winning the lottery

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Find out about the lottery that is played in a far-away land. What is the chance of winning?
problem
Mathsland national lottery

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Can you work out the probability of winning the Mathsland National Lottery?
problem
Do you feel lucky?

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Some people offer advice on how to win at games of chance, or how to influence probability in your favour. Can you decide whether advice is good or not?
problem
Same number!

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

If everyone in your class picked a number from 1 to 225, do you think any two people would pick the same number?
problem
Last one standing

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Imagine a room full of people who keep flipping coins until they get a tail. Will anyone get six heads in a row?
problem
Sociable cards

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Move your counters through this snake of cards and see how far you can go. Are you surprised by where you end up?