The probability of selecting two matching socks is discussed. (MNS)

Research on what elementary school students know about probability prior to instruction and what they can learn about probability is concisely reviewed. Many references are included. (MNS)

Two specific cases involving Pascal's Problem of the Points are discussed, followed by a solution in the general case. (MNS)

How probabilities change when playing the game of craps with dice having 8, 12, or 20 faces is discussed. Five challenge questions are also included. (MNS)

Suggests a technique for use in teaching science students how to gather and analyze statistical data. (FL)

The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)

Presents a game designed as a chance-and-data activity that can be used to illustrate the use of probability-tree diagrams and multiplication and addition rules of probability. (ASK)

Discusses the commercial for Skittles candies and asks the question "How many flavor combinations can you find?" Focuses on the modeling for a Skittles exercise which includes a brief outline of the mathematical modeling process. Guides students in the use of the binomial theorem and Pascal's triangle in this activity. (ASK)

Methods of determining probabilities of various outcomes of the game Yahtzee are described. (SD)

Presented are ideas for teaching mathematics with a microcomputer. Ideas include using Apple II Logo to help select students for activities (Wheel of Fortune) and activities to explore how the programming operates. (RH)

Techniques that students can use to make predictions about performances in the Olympics include point estimation. This is used to estimate a single value using a set of data. A worksheet for students is included. (MNS)

Activities are described for a probability unit in which the Markov process is studied and applied to the weather. (DT)

The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)

Presents a Monte Carlo simulation on probability using a telephone directory as a pseudorandom-number generator. Claims that Monte Carlo simulations offer a way to teach probability concretely and with understanding and that students enjoy the probability experiments. (ASK)

Uses probability and Pascal's triangle to analyze the game Plinko from the game show "The Price Is Right." (MKR)