A number game, used with sixth- and seventh-grade students, involving place value is described and discussed. (MK)

A computer program for PET users is presented that simulates a probability machine. (MP)

Methods of determining probabilities of various outcomes of the game Yahtzee are described. (SD)

The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)

Uses probability and Pascal's triangle to analyze the game Plinko from the game show "The Price Is Right." (MKR)

Analyzes how each of the three opponents could win on the game show "Jeopardy" regardless of their relative standing when they enter the Final Jeopardy round. Analyzes optimal strategies for each contestant using probabilities. (MKR)

The author suggests several problems which can be investigated by beginning statistics students. All the problems discussed arise from the game Bingo. (SD)

A seven-day unit on probability used an experimental game-oriented approach, which allowed students the opportunity to draw conclusions from experiments in which interest was high. (MP)

The decision to draw another card or stand pat in blackjack can be made by computing two simple probabilities. (MP)

With the Seeing and Thinking Mathematically materials, students learn mathematics by doing mathematics, by using and connecting mathematical ideas, and by actively constructing their own understandings. In this unit students learn to see probability through a mathematical lens by exploring and creating games and simulations and by applying the…

After studying a unit on probability students "put it all together" by analyzing outcomes of real and computer-simulated games of craps. FORTRAN and APL programs for generation of the games are provided in this article. (SD)

The famous birthday problem is discussed and activities which can be used with it as an introduction to probability are examined. (SD)

The game of roulette is analyzed. (SD)

The game of Yahtzee is discussed in terms of the various outcomes of turns in the game and their point values and the probabilities associated with achieving specific combinations of dice values. Several tables and methods of table construction are noted, and several challenge exercises are included. (MP)

Presents the game of Keno as an interesting, realistic model for applying mathematics that can be an excellent aid in teaching some basic probability concepts. It is felt that having students examine the probabilities may convince them that winning at Keno is unlikely, and it is an unfair game. (MP)