Probability Games — What Are the Odds?
Parent and child play dice and card games while analysing the probability of different outcomes. The child predicts likelihoods, compares theoretical probability with actual results, and explores expected value thinking. Parent observes probability concepts, mathematical reasoning about uncertainty, and the ability to distinguish between what SHOULD happen and what DOES happen. This reveals mathematical thinking about randomness — a critical numeracy skill rarely developed through classroom instruction alone.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Need two standard six-sided dice and a standard deck of 52 playing cards. A pen and paper for recording results is essential. A flat table to roll on. This activity requires basic multiplication and fraction understanding — if the child hasn't encountered fractions yet, the activity can still work using 'out of' language instead.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.