Probability

=Probability= = = Probability Fair-

Welcome to Probability Fair. In this game, students will learn the practical application of the concept of probability by playing carnival games. The object is to win as many tickets as possible. Tickets can be won at the onset of the game by spinning the probability wheel. The probability wheel contains sixteen colored sections. To win five tickets to the fair, the user must select the probability that has the greatest likelihood. In the above example, P(yellow or red) is 7/16; P(blue or yellow) is 6/16 (3/8); P (green or blue) is 7/16; P(green or red) is 9/16. Hence, the student should choose P(green or red) because the wheel is MOST likely to land on either of those colors. Students can earn as many tickets as desired before entering the fair. There are five games at the fair, each of which cost different quantities of tickets and have different probabilities of the student winning.

This game is a fun and entertaining way to explore probability. Students will find the games fun and making the connections to probability easy.



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 [|Probability Fair]

Probability Fish Tank-

Help Pathagorous capture the red fish by telling him the probability of choosing a red fish out of the tank.

In this game students will enjoy the animation but find that there is no real end or final goal. They will enjoy moving up in levels but after a short time will wonder what is next. Students can use this game to practice simple probability and the visual aspect of the game will help your lower math students make connections to the problem. You can also have students write out the math problem in their own words.

Rating 4 out of 5

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