Games to Go - Probability

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Double Cross

How likely is it that you’ll pick up doubles? Hopefully, it won’t be too common!

probability

  • more or less likely
  • real-life connections
    adding

 

Students will explore the idea that some real-life events are more likely than others. They will practice single-digit addition facts.

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Maybe? Maybe Not!

Telling tales will earn you tallies here!

probability

  • more or less likely
  • real-life connections
  • record data (tallies)

 

Students will describe real-life events that are more likely to happen than others. They will use a tally system to record data.

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Prove It!

Predict which color will be drawn most often, and it’s “likely” that you’ll come out on top!

probability - predicting

  • always true?
  • connect to real-life

 

Students will predict the probability of choosing certain color tile colors from the bag, and explore the idea that predictions may not always come true.

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Spin-a-lot

Making good predictions is the key… But will they always come true?

probability - predicting

  • always true?
  • real-life connections
  • record data (tallies)

 

Students will predict the probability of spinning a certain number on  a spinner, and test their prediction, as they explore the idea that predictions may not always come true. They will use a tally system to record data.

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