Probability and Odds in Games
We will look at odds and probabilities in games that use dice or cards.
Carl Rust
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(24)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will look at the basic idea of probability and odds and then apply that concept to games. Games such as yahtzee and other dice games, and poker and other card games include decisions that can be influenced by the probability that something is likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible. Basic arithmetic skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are used to calculate odds. It is also necessary to understand fractions, ratios, and percentages to calculate odds. It is also necessary to be able to do some computations mentally. Playing games is a great way to internalize math concepts. We will look at several different kinds of poker as examples.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn basic concepts of probability and odds and how to apply them to game situations.
Other Details
Supply List
Here is a spreadsheet I developed to help determine probability in card games. Feel free to download or make a copy. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J68YQwuxg5zqspwkLupzqH1UvpgrfuWEDc8lHp_XVow/edit?usp=sharing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The Ohio State University
Hi everybody. I have been in education for over 30 years. I enjoy learning alongside almost any age person.
I can teach Math, Science, Reading, Writing, Music, History, Nature Studies, and Filmmaking. I like to write and record music so that might be some topics we could explore together.
I believe in freeing the learner to explore what they want, when they want.
My wife and I have two cats, Tiger Lilly, and Pepper. Also a 4 kids and 9 grandchildren.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
