Mathigon
Mathigon: Probability and Discrete Math: Casino Mathematics
This lesson focuses on the probability and casino games such as Roulette which consists of a wheel with the numbers from 1 to 36 colored in red and black, as well as a green 0. A ball rolls around the outside and randomly lands on one of...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability and Statistics K 6
A compilation of resources devoted to teaching probability and statistics. The resources are broken into seventeen different objectives that have a problem, activity, and a game.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Probability
The purpose of this lesson is to begin the process of helping students to learn the basic principles of probability. The students will also collect data, interpret data, and determine the fairness of the game rock, paper, scissors.This...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Jeopardy Math Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a great math review for middle school students in a Jeopardy game format. It includes questions on probability, integers, mixed numbers/fractions, geometry, and problem solving. It...
Cyberbee
Adventures of Cyberbee: Math on the Web (Web Quest)
Site from Adventures of Cyberbee offers math related web quests. These web quests contain many challenging activities.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Handling Data, Probability
Here's what you need to help you teach probability. Games, helpful hints, worksheets, PowerPoints, and presentations will help you make probability more "hands-on."
Mathigon
Mathigon: Probability and Discrete Math: Monty Hall
This lesson focuses on the Monty Hall game where you select one of three doors. It explains your odds based on your choices.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Phantasia: Position, Chance, and Calculation
Students will play several learning games to explore the probability of events occuring.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Do You Measure Up?
This interactive game gives you a variety of measuring tools and measuring opportunity. For this game of chance you choose the correct tool for the job that needs to be measured. Everything you need for this game is listed and/or...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hacker's Four Zergen Game
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad determines the fairness of a game in which there are three shapes distributed equally on nine squares.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability and Statistics K 6
A compilation of resources devoted to teaching probability and statistics. The resources are broken into seventeen different objectives that have a problem, activity, and a game.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then students work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then students work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability and Statistics K 6
A compilation of resources devoted to teaching probability and statistics. The resources are broken into seventeen different objectives that have a problem, activity, and a game.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability and Statistics K 6
A compilation of resources devoted to teaching probability and statistics. The resources are broken into seventeen different objectives that have a problem, activity, and a game.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Music, Dance Performance: Chance & Data
Nadir and his family play in a band. Can you help him get all the instruments together? In these activities, students will write data using symbols, use one object to represent one item, create a column graph, and determine whether...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Who Wins the Game?
A math challenge for the basketball enthusiast. This NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity focuses on the concept of probability. Test your problem solving aptitude as you try to figure out who will probably win the game.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Juego De Vida
Find out how from simple rules and structures you can obtain complex and unexpected results. Enjoy the games.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Amof: Amazing Mathematical Object Factory
The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory allows you to review many combinatorial objects by producing lists of mathematical objects. This game helps make discrete mathematics more accessible. Combinatorial objects are studied in discrete...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Wheel of Fortune's Frequent Letters
Did you know that letter guessing on Wheel of Fortune is based on probability? In this challenge taken from one of TV's most popular game shows, discover what consonant or vowel should be guessed next based on letters already given. A...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Games' Medals
Who could have won the gold, silver and bronze medals? This activity is designed to be accessible to primary pupils at Key Stage 1.
Quia
Quia: Multiplication: Fish Shop
What probability does Pythagoras have to catch a red fish? This game is a great way to learn your multiplication facts and have fun at same time
Other
Web Quest: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
This is a WebQuest written by Susie Hallar of the Warrensburg Schools in Warrensburg, Missouri. Students research 10 famous baseball players, then use the information they find to compute averages, standard deviations, central...