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ERIC Number: EJ1049370
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-982X
Unders and Overs: Using a Dice Game to Illustrate Basic Probability Concepts
McPherson, Sandra Hanson
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v37 n1 p18-22 Spr 2015
In this paper, the dice game "Unders and Overs" is described and presented as an active learning exercise to introduce basic probability concepts. The implementation of the exercise is outlined and the resulting presentation of various probability concepts are described.
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Games, Manipulative Materials, Probability, Mathematical Concepts
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Language: English
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