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Author: Michael Sharman, The London Oratory School (28 Nov 03)

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At a Glance
SubjectMathematicsMathematics
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Age RangeSecondarySecondary
 Key Stage 3Key Stage 3
 Year 9Year 9
 Year 8Year 8
 Year 7Year 7
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TimescaleLessonLesson
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ScopeIndividual studentIndividual student
 PairworkPairwork
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Resource TypeClass TeachingClass Teaching
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Development StageDeveloping IdeaDeveloping Idea
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DescriptionA probability simulation - two dice games, one with a twist!
 
ObjectiveUnderstanding of two-event probability, use of sample space diagrams.
 
Prior KnowledgeProbability, sample space diagrams.
 
HintsMany pupils just keep rolling the dice until they 'Bust' - encourage them to 'Stick' and keep a record of high scores.
 
MaterialsMS Excel Piggy - Excel simulation of a dice game.

MS Excel Weird Piggy - Excel simulation of a dice game - with a twist!

MS Word Piggy Instructions - Instructions and Suggestions for the use of the Piggy dice games.

 

Comments

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Kenneth Pyper
(8 Dec 03)
TRE comment TRE Moderator - Excellent resource. Files should be downloaded to ensure error free running.
 


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MS ExcelPiggy (49 kb)
MS ExcelWeird Piggy (48 kb)
MS WordPiggy Instructions (46 kb)
 
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