University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann
This University of St. Andrews site describes von Neumann's childhood through his death. Excerpts from articles on his life are stated here.
Other
Brilliant.org: Markov Chains
An explanation of Markov Chains with examples, graphs, and diagrams throughout the process.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Applied Mathematics Topics
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Competitors Open Their Stores Next to One Another?
Discover how game theory and Nash Equilibrium affect where retailers set up businesses to compete with each other. [4:07]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guess My Type or Lose
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Escape Game
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: To C or Not to C
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"...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Party of Six
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
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...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Zero Sum Games and Mixed Strategies
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.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Fundamental Principle of Game Theory
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...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Solving 2 X 2 Games
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.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Game Theory
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.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Game Theory
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about game theory.
Other
Public Goods
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Game Theory and Conflict Resolution: Lesson 1
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."
Other
Five Thirty Eight: How to Win a Nuclear Standoff
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...
Other
Nicky Case: The Evolution of Trust
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...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Map Colouring
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simultaneous Hermaphroditism, Egg Trading, and Prisoner's Dilemma
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to game theory in the passage "Simultaneous hermaphroditism, egg trading, and the Prisoner's Dilemma."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oligopoly and Game Theory: Foundational Concepts
Practice what you've learned about oligopolies and the basics of game theory, such as Nash equilibrium, in this four-question exercise.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Game Theory
Practice what you have learned about finding Nash equilibrium, dominant strategies, and cartel outcomes in this exercise.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Game Theory
This Hofstra University lesson has games dealing with matrices.