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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site describes von Neumann's childhood through his death. Excerpts from articles on his life are stated here.
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Website
Other

Brilliant.org: Markov Chains

For Students 10th - 12th
An explanation of Markov Chains with examples, graphs, and diagrams throughout the process.
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Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Applied Mathematics Topics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Over a dozen topics in the field of Applied Mathematics are explored here. Each link contained detailed explanations of the area in question, along with examples and sketches that both teachers and students will find helpful.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Competitors Open Their Stores Next to One Another?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how game theory and Nash Equilibrium affect where retailers set up businesses to compete with each other. [4:07]
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guess My Type or Lose

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students take a greater look at tree diagrams, especially in relation to decision making. Game theory figures in on this lesson, as students try to determine which choices...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Escape Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to elementary game theory. The lesson is framed in the context of criminal who must get off at one of two subway stops -- will the officer choose the same stop...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: To C or Not to C

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Iterated Prisoner Dilemma, an interesting problem in the realm of Game Theory. Two prisoners are separated and given the opportunity to either "rat out"...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Party of Six

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson use graph theory to examine social network analysis. Students form complete graphs with different colored edges (representing acquaintance or non-acquaintance), and determine how...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students think about fair way to divide a quantity into even parts. Different algorithms are presented, including "I cut, you choose," and students are to choose which...
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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Zero Sum Games and Mixed Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine game theory. Topics include zero-sum games, mixed strategies, and expected value. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Fundamental Principle of Game Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine game theory. Topics include the fundamental principle of game theory, minimax criterion, and reduction by dominance. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter...
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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Solving 2 X 2 Games

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine the optimal strategy to solve a 2 x 2 game. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Game Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The topic summary outlines game theory. Some topics reviewed are reducing by dominance, expected value, and fundamental principles of game theory. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Game Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about game theory.
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Activity
Other

Public Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Game Theory and Conflict Resolution: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the basic ways in which game theory can be used to model conflicts. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Game Theory and Conflict Resolution."
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Article
Other

Five Thirty Eight: How to Win a Nuclear Standoff

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes how game theory can decipher the motivations and actions of countries in a nuclear standoff. Play an interactive game to see how much risk you would be willing to take! Apply what you learn to our situation with...
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Interactive
Other

Nicky Case: The Evolution of Trust

For Students 9th - 10th
Surveys show that over the past 40 years fewer and fewer people trust each other. Why do friends become enemies and enemies become friends? Game theory can help explain our epidemic of distrust and how we can fix it. Play the game of...
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eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Map Colouring

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on map coloring and the problem of proving that 4 colors would work for all maps. Francis Guthrie had to color a map of counties in England. He observed that four colors seemed to suffice for any map he tried, but he...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Simultaneous Hermaphroditism, Egg Trading, and Prisoner's Dilemma

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to game theory in the passage "Simultaneous hermaphroditism, egg trading, and the Prisoner's Dilemma."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Oligopoly and Game Theory: Foundational Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice what you've learned about oligopolies and the basics of game theory, such as Nash equilibrium, in this four-question exercise.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Game Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice what you have learned about finding Nash equilibrium, dominant strategies, and cartel outcomes in this exercise.
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Activity
Hofstra University

Hofstra University: Game Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This Hofstra University lesson has games dealing with matrices.