In this activity, students roll two dice and record the results.
To do the activity, students need two dice and a recording sheet. Make a recording sheet that is an 11 x 12 block grid with the numbers 2 through 12 across the top.
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Roll the dice and record the number fact in the correct column, stopping when one number gets to the finish line.
Each group should do the experiment at least twice.
After you've collected the data, discuss with the class why it seems that some sums "win" more than others. Examine the data, compare results with other classmates, and think about why some sums are more likely than others.
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