Dueling Dice: An Example of Non-Transitive Probabilities.

Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R.

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Dueling Dice: An Example of Non-Transitive Probabilities.

Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R.

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v37 n3 p6-8 Nov 1981

Several kinds of special dice are displayed and the various winning probabilities in games that could be played with them are discussed. Patterns for dice construction are provided. (MP)

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Games, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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