Theoretical probability

  • Roll these Dice
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    Roll these dice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    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?

  • The random world
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    The random world

    Think that a coin toss is 50-50 heads or tails? Read on to appreciate the ever-changing and random nature of the world in which we live.
  • Taking Chances Extended
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    Taking chances extended

    This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.
  • Playing Squash
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    Playing squash

    Playing squash involves lots of mathematics. This article explores the mathematics of a squash match and how a knowledge of probability could influence the choices you make.
  • A Brief History of Probability
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    A brief history of probability

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you help d'Alembert discover the probabilty of at least one head in two coin flips?

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