Objective
3
Make a prediction based on a simple probability experiment.
Problem
Kiel's die has six sides. He rolled his die 20 times and kept track of the colors which turned up.
How many faces on Kiel's die are red?
Manipulative
Materials: blank spinner mat, overhead spinner, blank six-sided die, probability top.
Create a spinner mat like the one shown.
Predict where the spinner will land before you twirl it. Check and see!
Repeat this several times.
Create a die like the one shown on the net.
Predict what you will roll before you throw the die. Check and see!
Repeat this several times.
Create a probability top like the one shown.
Predict where the top will stop before you spin it. Check and see!
Repeat this several times.
Game
Materials: overhead spinners, 3 blank spinner mats, small blocks.
Create three spinner mats like the ones shown.
On your turn, pick a spinner mat and twirl the spinner.
Take or return as many blocks as indicated by the spinner.
First player to accumulate 10 or more blocks is the winner. Play again.
Adaptations:
Add other spinner mats.
Play until someone reaches 20 exactly.
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