Ask students to search newspaper or magazine articles for words such as chance, probability, and likelihood . Have students work in groups to design games that use predicting probability as the basis for making decisions. Have groups share their games with other groups. Encourage students to record in their journals how they could use their knowledge of probability when making personal decisions. By demonstrating an understanding of probability, students show they have basic knowledge that will help them in making many life decisions.
Assessment can be both challenging and fun.
Collect Give students application problems that involve probability. Have them complete these problems independently, then work in small groups to compare their answers and resolve any differences. Have students work in small groups to research games of chance from around the world. Students can calculate the odds of winning the various prizes. Ask students to present their findings in class.