Grade 8P

Probability Assignment 1

“Make A Game”

Outcome: To demonstrate an application of probability.

To learn more about probability.

Tools: Paper, Scissors, Glue Stick, Colored pencils, Markers, Bristol Board, Box (Shoe box size), Dice, Spinners, Coins, Cards, Keys, Tickets, Board or Tally Chart.

Our needs:

·  Playing pieces

·  Rules (typed) – directions

·  Colourful – Pretty / Fun

·  What age?

·  How many players?

·  Look at other games for ideas

·  Partners: Yes (maximum of three or on your own, with names listed alphabetically on the cover of the instructions)

·  Play the game (test it) a minimum of ten (10) times. A record of scores/results/etc… including the theoretical probability of an event occurring.

Example:

P (1) = 1/6

P (2) = 1/6

P (3) = 1/6

Due: Monday, September 26th.

Grade 8P

Scoring Rubric

1.  Creativity

– Boring / nothing on it. Black and White. Messy. Missing things. Unorganized.

– Not great. Some color but sloppy. Could be missing some things.

– More color. Not so messy. Some thought and care.

– Looks like a game from the store. Polished. Looks great. You really want to play it.

2.  Instructions

– No instructions.

– Sat on. Drooled on. Spelling mistakes. Not typed or messy handwriting. Incomplete.

– Instructions are difficult to read and understand but complete.

– Typed. Complete. Clear. Colorful. Names of partners are clear.

3.  Use of Probability

– Games does not have any winners or losers. Game

did not use probability.

– Game demonstrated experimental probability but no

theoretical probability is present.

– Game demonstrated both experimental and

theoretical probability but not correctly. Good

effort.

– Everything is there and correct.

Total Score: 1. ____ + 2. _____ + 3. _____

= _____ / 9

= _____%