Skint!: What are the odds really?

This lesson will focus on the potential pitfalls of gambling and what can affect the odds when playing gambling games online.

Subject area: numeracy

Experiences and outcomes: using numbers and budgeting, working out percentages

• Begin by reading Skint! up to page 75 as a group.
• Facilitate a conversation using the discussion points.
• Ask your learners to complete the related activities or use the debt smashing strategy sheet to work out debt repayments.

Useful resources

• You can find numeracy percentage exercises and further support on the BBC Skillswise(this link will open in a new window) website.