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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics

Institution Name:

MIT

Collection:

MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

A die is rolled four times and students place each digit in a 2x2 grid, representing two 2-digit numbers. Students can then add or subtract with the goal of getting as close to 40 as possible. Students analyze the game to find a winning strategy that considers probability and basic number theory.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 3.0