Probability
Key Stage: 2 ★★★
In this game two players each choose three numbers, and score a point if two dice add up to one of these numbers. Which are good or bad numbers to choose?
This game offers a good context in which to explore possible outcomes and to think systematically about what scores are possible. It will be important for learners to develop a recording or listing system that they are happy with, in order to find all the possible ways in which the different totals can be made.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
Key Stage: 2 ★★★
In this game two players each choose three numbers, and score a point if two dice add up to one of these numbers. Which are good or bad numbers to choose?
This game offers a good context in which to explore possible outcomes and to think systematically about what scores are possible. It will be important for learners to develop a recording or listing system that they are happy with, in order to find all the possible ways in which the different totals can be made.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
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A great game for children in KS2! The children will start by picking high numbers but will soon realise that there are better numbers to choose than others! Thanks for sharing a very useful resource.
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