How Do You Create A Math Probability Board Game?
Probability is sometimes a difficult concept for students to grasp. Probability is the mathematical term for expressing the likelihood of an event’s occurrence. For example, if you spin a spinner divided into four equal sections (red, green, blue, yellow), the probability of landing on a yellow section would be one-fourth. A great way to teach elementary children about probability is through playing games. While there are many versions of probability games on the market, creating your own is another option worth exploring and leaves an opportunity for tweaking if needed. This simple board game can be adapted for older students by changing the questions on the cards. Cut a piece of plywood or cardboard to the desired size of the game board using scissors or a saw. Cardboard is more flexible and able to be bent for storage. Remember to keep the size reasonable for storage purposes. Create a design for the board, either drawn by hand or computer created. Most game boards have a path to fo
