This problem solving activity has a statistics focus.
Jason, Emma and Rangi are talking about their favourite sports that are soccer, swimming and hockey.
Jason says, "It’s impossible for me to ever be off-side."
Emma says, "It’s certain that I will use a stick to hit the ball."
Rangi says, "It’s possible that I might become an All White."
Who plays what?
This is a logic problem drawing on students' general knowledge of sport. Ensure you frame this problem around sports students are familiar with. The aim of the problem is to practice accurately using words relating to probability.
Jason, Emma and Rangi are talking about their favourite sports that are soccer, swimming and hockey.
Jason says, "It’s impossible for me to ever be off-side."
Emma says, "It’s certain that I will use a stick to hit the ball."
Rangi says, "It’s possible that I might become an All White."
Who plays what?
Jane joins the group – her clue is that in her sport it is certain that she will catch a ball. What sports could she play?
Since both hockey and soccer have off-side rules, then Jason must be the swimmer. All hockey players use a stick, so Emma is the hockey player. The All Whites are the New Zealand national soccer team. Rangi must be the soccer player. So it might be possible for Rangi to become an All White.
Many sports fit the clue (netball, basketball...).
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