Deal or No Deal

By Amy Dimmerling •

Grade Level	9-11
Subject Area	Mathematics
Duration	One 80-minute class period OR one 40-minute class period
Background Knowledge	Students should: 1) have basic probability and statistic skills 2) know how to manipulate percentages
Author	Amy Dimmerling

Summary
This activity requires students to use their skills in probability and statistics to play the game Deal or No Deal. Students will take turns being the contestants, banker, and statistician. Each role has different goals, but all use math skills.

Objectives
1. Students will be able to use their knowledge of probability to determine when they have the best deal. 2. Students will use their knowledge of percentages and averages to calculate the banker's offer. 3. Students will use their knowledge of statistics to create stats for the game.

Materials Required
Handouts Deal or No Deal Video TV/VCR Names of students on slips of paper Bowl Paper or card stock to make cases and dollar amounts Laptop (2) (Optional) Projector (Optional) Excel file (Optional)

Ohio Standards
Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Standard Grade 10 Differentiate and explain the relationship between the probability of an event and the odds of an event, and compute one given the other. Grade 11 Analyze and interpret univariate and bivariate data to identify patterns, note trends, draw conclusions, and make predictions. Examine statements and decisions involving risk.