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Probability - tossing a coin

Probability - tossing a coin
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  • Probability - tossing a coin
  • Duration: 02:09
  • An introduction to probability using the example of tossing a coin. An animated character called Bernie wants to buy a cake from Bill but cannot decide which one of the remaining two cakes she would like. Bill suggests she toss a coin and pick either heads or tails to allow the 50:50 chance decision to make up her mind for her. She flips coins of 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p value.
  • Subject:

    Maths

       Topic:

    Probability

  • Keywords: probability, fair, evens, coin, toss, fractions
Ideas for use in class
  • To demonstrate a fair chance of probability. The activity could then be extended into the classroom with a coin problem-solving investigation.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 4x3
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