Explore probability, collect data and draw evidence-based conclusions through a hands-on dice experiment.
Chance Investigation Project for Real-World Data Learning
Understanding chance involves more than making predictions. Students need opportunities to test ideas, collect data and evaluate evidence to determine whether a claim is supported by the results.
This chance investigation project challenges students to investigate the claim: “If you whisper ‘Roll me a six!’ to a die before rolling it, you have a higher chance of getting a six.” Students conduct a structured chance experiment by rolling a die multiple times, recording results and comparing outcomes.
As part of the investigation, students make predictions, collect and organise data using tally charts, create a side-by-side column graph and interpret their findings. They then use the evidence gathered to draw conclusions and determine whether the original claim is supported by their results.
Chance and Data Activities That Build Statistical Thinking
These chance and data activities can be used in a variety of teaching contexts, including:
- Whole-class investigations – Conduct the experiment together and compare results across the class.
- Maths rotations – Add the investigation to a small-group station focused on probability and data.
- Assessment tasks – Use the project to assess students’ ability to collect, represent and interpret data.
By combining chance experiments with data analysis, students gain valuable experience working through the full statistical investigation process.
Download This Chance Investigation Project
This chance investigation project is available as a ready-to-download PDF and an editable Google Slides version.
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This resource was created by Alyssa Peterson, a TeachStarter collaborator.
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