Probability
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problemIf 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? -
gameScissors, Paper, Rock
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?
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problemProbable Words
If you asked your mum/dad/friend to take you to the park today, what sort of response might you get?
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problemAll Change
There are three versions of this challenge. The idea is to change the colour of all the spots on the grid. Can you do it in fewer throws of the dice?
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problemTwo and One
Terry and Ali are playing a game with three balls. Is it fair that Terry wins when the middle ball is red?
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problemIn 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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problemYou Never Get a Six
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.
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problemThree Spinners
These red, yellow and blue spinners were each spun 45 times in total. Can you work out which numbers are on each spinner?
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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.