Games to Go - Probability

Across the Fence

Be the first to cross all counters over the fence and be crowned the champ!

probability

• predicting
• adjusting
• use addition

Students will predict probabilities and use probability to adjust their game strategy. They will recall single-digit addition facts.

“I Get It!”
... a guide for the mathematically undiscovered

Double Dare

Roll as many times as you like on your turn, but beware… get doubles and your points are gone!

probability

• predicting
• adjusting
• use addition

Students will predict the probability of real-life events, and use probability to adjust their strategy. They will recall single-digit addition facts.

“I Get It!”
... a guide for the mathematically undiscovered

Bonky Beans

Toss the counters and move along the 100 chart to the end! First to 100 wins!

probability

• predicting
• comparing
• adding & subtracting

Using a 100 chart as a game board, students will compare and predict the probability (more/less likely) of the points they earn from their counter toss. They will add and subtract mentally.

“I Get It!”
... a guide for the mathematically undiscovered

Fickle Flips

Flip 2 coins. What ARE the chances of flipping a match?

probability

• predicting
• comparing
• connect to fractions

As they record the results of flipping two coins, students will predict and compare probabilities. They will name their probability as a fraction, and make connections between fractions and probability.

“I Get It!”
... a guide for the mathematically undiscovered