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Numbers Count

Chance
Season 1  |  Episode 7  |  ABC  |  November 8, 2009

Mathematics
3-4 5-6
Classification: General Classification: General

This program develops chance concepts by looking at events of equal and unequal chance. In particular, the program encourages students to consider factors which may influence outcomes in an event before making a prediction.

This program develops chance concepts by looking at events of equal and unequal chance. In particular, the program encourages students to consider factors which may influence outcomes in an event before making a prediction.

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