Bad Jeopardy Logic: Wagering Mistakes by Smart People (Ages 13-17)

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This class analyzes the betting decisions and reasoning of Jeopardy contestants. We critique unwise Daily Double and Final Jeopardy wagers, and then apply what we've learned about risk and reward to real life situations.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11

This class begins with an overview of how the game show "Jeopardy!" functions. (Previous knowledge of how the game works is helpful, but not necessary.) Particular emphasis is put into the importance of Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy wagering. The class will discuss why the game is about more than just knowing facts and buzzing in quickly. By analyzing several head-scratching examples of common mistakes that players make, learners will gain an understanding of how to evaluate risk/reward...

I was an equity trader at Trillium Trading, LLC for 17 years. I was the Trader of the Year (trader with the highest annual PnL) eight times in a firm of over 100 traders. I am currently a successful options trader. I understand risk/reward deeply. I have spent well over 30,000 hours weighing risk/reward when making financial transactions, and can transfer my understanding to other circumstances. 

I also have a Master's degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania, which provided me with additional knowledge on the topic of judgment and decision-making.

None.

No assessment.

1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

I've been watching Jeopardy five days a week for the last few years. Over that time, I've created a list of common Jeopardy wagering blunders. My content is informed by this.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

David Schwarz, MBDS, Critical Thinking

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Hello, everyone! 

I'm David. I have a Master's degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. This background informs the classes I teach. 

My teaching philosophy is to challenge students with advanced ideas,...