Probability

  • Tricky Track
    problem

    Tricky Track

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this game you throw two dice and find their total, then move the appropriate counter to the right. Which counter reaches the purple box first?

  • You Never Get a Six
    problem

    You Never Get a Six

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Charlie thinks that a six comes up less often than the other numbers on the dice. Have a look at the results of the test his class did to see if he was right.

  • Three Spinners
    problem

    Three Spinners

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3
    These red, yellow and blue spinners were each spun 45 times in total. Can you work out which numbers are on each spinner?
  • Probably...
    problem

    Probably...

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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.

  • Bipin's Choice
    problem

    Bipin's Choice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3
    Bipin is in a game show and he has picked a red ball out of 10 balls. He wins a large sum of money, but can you use the information to decided what he should do next?
  • Trick or Treat
    problem

    Trick or Treat

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3
    Mrs. Smith had emptied packets of chocolate-covered mice, plastic frogs and gummi-worms into a cauldron for treats. What treat is Trixie most likely to pick out?
  • problem

    Winning the Lottery

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

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

  • A Bit of a Dicey problem
    problem

    A Bit of a Dicey Problem

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    When you throw two regular, six-faced dice you have more chance of getting one particular result than any other. What result would that be? Why is this?

  • Football World Cup Simulation
    game

    Football World Cup Simulation

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3
    A maths-based Football World Cup simulation for teachers and students to use.
  • Stop or Dare
    game

    Stop or Dare

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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.