Thursday, April 26, 2012: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Terrace Ballroom 1 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Bowen Kerins
Co-Speaker:
David Hammett
How should players bet in Final Jeopardy? What's the cash value of a spin in Press Your Luck? How do they pick games for Minute to Win It? These questions lead to topics in probability, statistics, and game theory. Examine games from two perspectives: those who play the games, and those who design the games. Audience members will win prizes.
Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12