How Do I Use This Activity?

This activity allows the user to experiment with probability by spinning a spinner or rolling dice.

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Controls and Output

Begin by selecting to use a preset spinner, make your own spinner, or use dice.

Preset Spinners

• Click on the "New Spinner" button to choose the type of preset spinner you would like to use.
• Set the number of spins to either 1, 5, or 10.
• Click the "Spin" button to spin the spinner. Your data will be collected in the window to the right of the spinner.
• Press the "Clear Tally" button to erase your data and begin again.

Make Your Own Spinner

• You can either use the black dots on the spinner to increase or decrease the amount of a particular color on the spinner, or you can use the + and - buttons located at the bottom left corner.
• Again, set the number of spins, then click the "Spin" button.

Dice

• You can click the "New Dice" button to select from a set of preset dice, or you can click the "Make Dice" button to create your own six-sided dice.
• Again, set the number of rolls, then click the "Roll Dice" button.