Probability
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problemBipin 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?
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problemThe 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?
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problemIt's a Tie
Kaia is sure that her father has worn a particular tie twice a week in at least five of the last ten weeks, but her father disagrees. Who do you think is right?
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problemThe Hair Colour Game
The class were playing a maths game using interlocking cubes. Can you help them record what happened?
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problemWinning the Lottery
Find out about the lottery that is played in a far-away land. What is the chance of winning?
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problemA Bit of a Dicey Problem
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?
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gameFootball World Cup Simulation
A maths-based Football World Cup simulation for teachers and students to use. -
gameStop or Dare
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.
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gameTwenty20
Fancy a game of cricket? Here is a mathematical version you can play indoors without breaking any windows.