Summary
A Cyberchase math segment that introduces probability through questions of fairness in games and the odds of winning or losing. A relatable way to start talking about chance.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
- What makes a game 'fair'?
- How can you tell if one player has better odds?
- How could you change an unfair game to make it fair?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: probability, chance, fair, odds.
Try it: Flip a coin 10 times and tally heads vs tails. Was it close to even?