What's the Odds?.

Beaumont, Geoffrey P.

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What's the Odds?

Beaumont, Geoffrey P.

Mathematics Teaching, 66, 46-47, Mar 74

This article points out that many students, even of college age, lack familiarity with and confidence about probability problems. Several examples are given, including a "fair game" situation which would probably cause many readers some initial concern. (LS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Developmental Psychology, Game Theory, Mathematics Education, Probability, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics

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