Knowing math helps you win games. Learners apply conditional probability concepts in an engaging performance task. After playing a game in which players roll a 10-sided polyhedron and then try to place the digits to get the highest number possible, they calculate probabilities of winning.

Concepts

probability, compound probability, conditional probability

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class perform a similar game to the one in the task
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should have expertise in the place value system
• Familiarity with probability concepts is a must
  

Pros

• Requires pupils to explain answers, not just calculate probabilities
• Includes scoring guide with correct answers and sample explanations
  

Cons

• No instructional materials or lesson
  

Common Core

HSS-CP.B.6