Probability

problem
Discussing risk and reward

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

10 starting points for risk vs reward
problem
The Derren Brown coin flipping scam

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Calculate probabilities associated with the Derren Brown coin scam in which he flipped 10 heads in a row.
problem
Dicey dice

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Invent a set of three dice where each one is better than one of the others?
problem
Tying the rope

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

What is the probability that two pieces of rope are tied together, when Pat ties two loose ends together?
problem
Perfect eclipse

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Use trigonometry to determine whether solar eclipses on earth can be perfect.
problem
Is your DNA unique?

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Use combinatoric probabilities to work out the probability that you are genetically unique!
problem
X-dice

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Explore these X-dice with numbers other than 1 to 6 on their faces. Which one is best?
problem
Molecular sequencer

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

Investigate the molecular masses in this sequence of molecules and deduce which molecule has been analysed in the mass spectrometer.
problem
Heavy hydrocarbons

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

Explore the distribution of molecular masses for various hydrocarbons
problem
Succession in Randomia

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

By tossing a coin one of three princes is chosen to be the next King of Randomia. Does each prince have an equal chance of taking the throne?