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In a consecutive coin flip game, some outcomes far exceed others. Viewers watch a video in the Numberphile Coins series that shows that a heads-tail sequence is more likely than a heads-heads sequence. This occurs even though the probability when flipping two coins is the same.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners perform the experiment in the video
- Challenge pupils to come up with an explanation
Classroom Considerations
- If using the activity, you will need a large number of coins
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Color coding helps with identifying favorable outcomes
Cons
- May not be of interest to teenagers