Lucky lottery

TLF ID A003656

In this lesson, students play a simple lottery game, analyse their odds of winning and how this influences the decisions they made. Students determine the differences between experimental and mathematical probability, conduct a simulation modelling an event and critically evaluate the odds of winning the lottery. The lesson is outlined in detail including NSW curriculum links, learning intentions, discussion points, materials required, links to supporting simulations, student and teacher reflection points. This lesson is part of the GambleAware program from the Office of Responsible Gambling, Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, NSW Government.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

9; 10

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  • Publisher
  • Name: Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, NSW Government
  • Organization: Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, NSW Government
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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  • Text
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  • Copyright © 2022 Office of Responsible Gambling, Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, NSW Government. Free for use in Australian schools.