I'm looking to learn how to calculate probabilities for a multi-round dice game. I've researched this question some, and it looks like I might need to know how to use the multinomial distribution, but I can't find any good introductions. Please point me to the most layman-accessible educational material on this subject, and help me to help myself.
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posted by Richard Daly
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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My 5 (near 6) year old daughter is in love with her Leap Frog Leapad, which she got for Easter. She especially loves the photo features and pet that comes with it, as well as a Tinkerbell book and Dora game. She's wondering if she can have another game though - which we'd happily get her, but as they are rather expensive we'd like to get a good one that's worth it. So, what are the best Leappad and compatible Leapster games? OUR PREFERENCE: Educational, particularly reading skills. HER PREFERENCE: Angry Birds. Hmm, maybe not kid...
posted by Artw
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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I'm interested in how effective edutainment (specifically using games for learning) is, and especially interested in critical articles or books about edutainment as an industry. Much of the stuff that I read is very positive about educational gaming, but I have a gut feeling that there has to be a negative perspective as well. Can anyone recommend resources that deal with this?
posted by codacorolla
on Dec 7, 2011 -
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I want to create (or help create) educational games, but I don't have a design or programming background. I'm more interested in the education/learning side of things. How do I make this happen?
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posted by pourtant
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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Educational videogames tend to be aimed at children and/or not much fun to play (and/or both). "Typing of the Dead" is a great exception. Are there other truly addictive videogames a grownup can enjoy while learning something? The subject being taught is irrelevant-- I'd just love for my gaming time to result in some sort of useful skill.
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posted by yankeefog
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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Are there any examples of platformer games used for educational purposes?
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posted by gwint
on Sep 18, 2010 -
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Board-games for a small family with a girl, from ages 0-14 (where she stops talking to us and accuses us of ruining her life forever)
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posted by Slap*Happy
on Jul 9, 2009 -
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There's a certain fiendishly addictive structure in video (and other) games, and I'd like to know if anyone has named it or researched it.
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posted by argybarg
on Jul 29, 2007 -
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What product or services (that haven't already been) should be modified for individuals with disabilities -- educational or augmentative toys, games?
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posted by pallen123
on Feb 4, 2007 -
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Teacherfilter: Our school has shiny new
interactive whiteboards - fantastic, but we need to figure out what to do with them. I'm looking for (educational) games, applications and any bright ideas. Think of it as a big touch-screen PC and help us make learning more fun.
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posted by grahamwell
on Oct 2, 2006 -
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Hi, does anyone have any good recommendations for great web sites for 2 to 4 year olds?
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posted by itchy
on Mar 2, 2006 -
15 answers
I'm the student leader of a
FIRST robotics team and we're pondering copyright issues involved with the construction of an arcade machine. Much more inside...
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posted by phrontist
on Jun 1, 2005 -
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Ecological/environmental group games for kids ages 6-9, that work from personal experience? (More on the inside)
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posted by nelleish
on Jun 29, 2004 -
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