Can poker be used as a teaching aid?

[angelluv725]

I think teaching poker to 7th graders, or any children is not a good thing. There are many other and better ways to teach math.

 

[skaterick]

i dont believe poker belongs in school , despite the many skills that could be taught : math calculation , patience , discipline observation and deduction ,etc . its still a bit too controversial and could promote unhealthy gambling behavior .

 

[tagece]

You can use poker to teach about combinations ans statistics, but as the game has a lot of luck involved, I think chess is a better option to teaching in schools.

 

[flabilim]

In my opinion, he could use this as an example in math classes, using examples of each person's chances of success and the percentage of the strongest hands.

 

[La reytor]

Phew, that's a complicated question! On the one hand, poker can be a fun and strategic game that can help students develop critical thinking skills. But on the other hand, it is a game of chance that can be addictive and cause financial problems.
I think it is important to talk to the teacher and understand their intentions. Do you want to teach them the rules of poker as a mathematical exercise or as a recreational activity? It is also important to consider the age of the students and whether they are prepared to understand the risks associated with gambling.
Ultimately, the decision of whether to allow the teacher to teach poker to the class is yours. Carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

 

[19aleks57]

In my opinion, Hold'em will expand the knowledge of schoolchildren in the study of mathematics, but there are parents who will be against it, for this it is necessary to create a study group for Hold'em lovers and conduct classes after school.

 

[valeski 28]

I would be ,of course,against that suggestion.There is a risk this game could become an addiction to these kids.Don´t forget we are talking about money There must be better ways to teach them about statistics.

 

[Marshmalo1994]

Your 7th grader's math teacher wants to teach the class Hold'em. Would you think this is a good idea?

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Thanks to @nabmom for the topic idea.

It may be a great and entertained way to to teach, but I don't think it would be a good idea to promote gambling to children.

 

[havingfun]

It's a fun way to learn some different concepts about maths, and it can show you hom maths can be useful outside of the classroom

 

[Rob Hobson]

Would be a good Idea, with the parents authorization.

 

[steve01991]

only if you teach them how odds are determined. the likely-hood of winning a hand and losing a hand.

 

[RALF_AK]

Yes, I really like the idea, as probabilities can be applied to mathematics... but only with tokens with no monetary value... play money.