Probability games

There is considerable, good evidence that games can be effective tools in teaching mathematics and that all games are not equally effective. One key to effectiveness may be the degree to which the mathematics content is involved in the play of the game, since there would seem to be a corresponding involvement of the game players with that content. There is clear evidence that probability can be taught through games, but the role of students' strategy use may be important for understanding the effects of these games. Although only limited attention has in the past been given to identification of students' strategies, techniques have now been developed which may allow relating strategy use to learning.