Risk it for a ticket
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Using probability to solve a problem
Numeracy Focus: Exploring chance and data
This “Risk it for a ticket” activity could be used as an icebreaker at the beginning of a lesson or to consolidate conceptual understanding at the end of a lesson.
A parking scenario is offered and students must determine whether it is beneficial to pay for parking or risk a parking fine.
The task encourages reasoning as students determine which option is best and justify their strategies used to reach their conclusion.
Stage: Level 9 to 10
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- Reasoning
HITS
- Setting goals
Cross-curricular
- NA
Audience
- Teachers
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Plan
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Reflective Prompt
Do you believe you provide a variety of learning activities that promote students to self question and reflect on their solution? Provide an example.
Reflective Prompt
Do you believe you provide a variety of learning activities that promote students to self question and reflect on their solution? Provide an example.
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to encourage children and young people’s reasoning?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to encourage children and young people’s reasoning?