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Peer reviewedLitwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
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)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Educational Games, Equations (Mathematics), Games
Peer reviewedWilliams, Horace E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
A method for generating 3x3 magic squares is developed. A series of questions relating to these magic squares is posed. An invesitgation using matrix methods is suggested with some questions for consideration. (LS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Class Activities, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities
