This is the paper form of a math video game where the problems gradually get more advanced by each new level and students pass a “level” (just like in a video game) of paper questions by getting every single problem correct. Teachers can assign point values to the levels and track accumulated points for students over the course of the school year and give rewards for hitting certain benchmarks. There are four levels for this probability challenge: simple probability, theoretical/experimental and predicting , compound probability, and probability models and outcomes. This is great for a unit review and preparing students for a probability test.

This activity is a class favorite. Students thrive off of the competition and the engagement is out of this world (at least in my experience). It’s one of the few times where the bell doesn’t mean they run out the door- they will actually stay to finish and beg to have more time. It is also an instant check of mastery and gives me a great idea of where students stand with the material. I also like the idea of assigning points to each level like in a video game and keeping track of student totals. Then every time they hit a benchmark they get a reward of some type. This helps motivate the lower students who may not ever reach the last level in the class time they have, but over time can get enough points to still feel successful. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

**Each page contains two half sheets of the same level so you will save on printer paper as well as ink since all content pages are black and white. Also, keep in mind there are many ways besides the suggested activity to use this resource. Not all levels have to be used (maybe you just need the first two or three) and these half sheets would be perfect for a differentiated classroom.

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