JOURNAL ARTICLE

Probability, Risk and Reward.

  • Published In: Brainspace, 2025. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DELAY, NICOLE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of understanding mathematical probability in making informed decisions, particularly in the context of risk-taking. It highlights a dice game developed by respected math educator Marilyn Burns, designed to engage players in calculating risks and managing numbers. The game involves rolling a standard 6-sided die and making strategic choices to achieve a score as close to 100 as possible without exceeding it. Players take turns rolling the die and can choose to multiply the rolled number by 10 or keep it, with the objective of having the closest total score after six rolls. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Brainspace. 2025/08, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:22918930
  • Accession Number:187450622
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