How Likely?
Probably...
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.
Tricky 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?
The 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?
Roll 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?
Winning the Lottery
Find out about the lottery that is played in a far-away land. What is the chance of winning?
Same 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.
Now and Then
Look at the changes in results on some of the athletics track events at the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. Compare the results for 2012.
A 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?