Student access to programmable calculators and computer terminals, coupled with a familiarity with baseball, provides opportunities to enhance their understanding of the binomial distribution and other aspects of analysis. (MP)

The evolution of a computer program that plays a game involving dice is described. The overall strategy was improved by introducing skill levels. (MP)

Three experiments which use probabilities to approximate pi are described. (JT)

The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)

Activities are described for a probability unit in which the Markov process is studied and applied to the weather. (DT)

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)

Presents a solution to the problem of finding the probability that a needle would cross a crack in a tile floor when dropped. (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)

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

Explains an application of matrix algebra which involves probability matrices and weather predictions. Using probabilities of sunny or cloudy weather students can determine the effect weather on day one will have on subsequent days. (DH)

Identifies key questions concerning children's intuitions and conceptions of probabilistic notions. Research on the theoretical framework for probability studies, misconceptions and strategies, and pupil attainment is reviewed, and the methodology is evaluated. Finally, implications for classroom practice are discussed. (MNS)

The historical development of probability theory is traced from its early origins in games of chance through its mathematical foundations in the work of Pascal and Fermat. The roots of statistics are also presented beginning with early actuarial developments through the work of Laplace, Gauss, and others. (MDH)

Activities in which the claims of psychics are evaluated can be used in probability classes. (SD)