Theoretical probability
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problemTerry and Ali are playing a game with three balls. Is it fair that Terry wins when the middle ball is red? -
problemFavouriteIn the Playground
What can you say about the child who will be first on the playground tomorrow morning at breaktime in your school?
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problemTricky Track
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?
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problemProbably...
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.
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problemFavouriteThe Car That Passes
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?
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problemFavouriteRoll These Dice
Roll two red dice and a green dice. Add the two numbers on the red dice and take away the number on the green. What are all the different possible answers?
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problemBipin's Choice
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? -
problemTrick or Treat
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? -
problemFavouriteSame or Different?
Anna and Becky put one purple cube and two yellow cubes into a bag to play a game. Is the game fair? Explain your answer.
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problemFavouriteThe Twelve Pointed Star Game
Have a go at this game which involves throwing two dice and adding their totals. Where should you place your counters to be more likely to win?