Probability

problem

Genetics

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

1 out of 3

A problem about genetics and the transmission of disease.
problem

Taking Chances

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

2 out of 3

This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance and is a shorter version of Taking Chances Extended.
problem

Can't Find a Coin?

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

2 out of 3

Can you generate a set of random results? Can you fool the random simulator?
problem

Heavy Hydrocarbons

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

2 out of 3

Explore the distribution of molecular masses for various hydrocarbons
problem

Molecular Sequencer

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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

Peas in a Pod

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

2 out of 3

What is the chance this pea plant will look like its parents?
problem

Squash

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

3 out of 3

If the score is 8-8 do I have more chance of winning if the winner is the first to reach 9 points or the first to reach 10 points?
game

Scissors, Paper, Rock

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Play this well-known game against the computer where each player is equally likely to choose scissors, paper or rock. Why not try the variations too?
problem

Probable Words

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

1 out of 3

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

Two and One

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

3 out of 3

Terry and Ali are playing a game with three balls. Is it fair that Terry wins when the middle ball is red?