Odd Man Out
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The Actuarial Foundation
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In this math game (Page 14 of the Are You Game? PDF), learners determine the probability of getting an even versus an odd product using the numbers on a regular deck of cards. In the follow-up activities, learners prove by example why the even products are more likely to occur than the odd products.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- One deck of cards (NOTE: remove all face cards; aces count as ones)
- Game board
- Game pieces
- OPTIONAL: multiplication charts
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Probability
- Number and Operations
- Multiples and Factors
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis and Probability
Informal Categories
- Games
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
- The Actuarial Foundation Math Teacher & Student Resources
- Math Academy: Are You Game? Explorations in Probability (Page 14)
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rimbey, M.Ed., NBCT (Math), Kimberly
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, The Actuarial Foundation, ©2007
Funding Sources:
- Ernst & Young
- New York Life Foundation
- Swiss Re
- Towers Perrin
