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Averages and Probability
Whether you mean mean, mode or median. There's nothing average about this topic. The probability section demonstrates plenty of activities which you don't have to chance you're luck with - they work and they're great!
Averages graph
Visit in a new windowThis graph will support childrens understanding of averages.
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Generate random numbers
Visit in a new windowIt's easy to use - type in the lowest / highest number. Then how many numbers you wish to generate. Ideal for class competitions and lottery style - picking of children to take the guinea pig home. Also works well with probability.
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Graphical illustrations of mode, median and mean
Visit in a new windowA super visual demonstration which uses height to make the point.
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Probability
Visit in a new windowLovely fact sheets and activities to support this from the BBC.
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Probability powerpoint
Visit in a new windowThis presentation will support introductions to probability.
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Roll the dice and flip the coin
Visit in a new windowGreat for simulating chance and probability.
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Spinners
Visit in a new windowSpinners can be selected and then you decide on number of spins. Will support probability lessons.
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Where's the star?
Visit in a new windowGuess where the star is hiding. It's in one of the boxes - you have 5 guesses. A nice example of what chance and probability means. We don't like the fact that you can't change the variables, we do love the simplicity and chance to be Noel Edmunds. Deal or no deal watch out!
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