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In the Bag
What Does Random Look Like?
The Better Choice
Last One Standing
Same Number!
Mathsland National Lottery
Take a Chance
Take a Chance
An understanding of chance and probability is becoming more and more important in our lives. This feature is intended to help you gain a good understanding of how probability can help you make better choices and challenge commonly-held misconceptions.
The last day for sending in solutions to our live problems is the 7th December.
In the Bag Age 11 to 14Challenge Level 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Can you guess the colours of the 10 marbles in the bag? Can you develop an effective strategy for reaching 1000 points in the least number of rounds?
What Does Random Look Like? Age 11 to 14Challenge Level
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.
The Better Choice Age 14 to 16Challenge Level
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Here are two games you can play. Which offers the better chance of winning?
Last One Standing Age 14 to 16Challenge Level
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Imagine a room full of people who keep flipping coins until they get a tail. Will anyone get six heads in a row?
Same Number! Age 14 to 16Challenge Level
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
If everyone in your class picked a number from 1 to 225, do you think any two people would pick the same number?
Mathsland National Lottery Age 14 to 16Challenge Level
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Can you work out the probability of winning the Mathsland National Lottery?
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