MATHS WEEK IS well underway, with the country celebrating all the great things about algebra, trigonometry, probability and calculus.

Each morning, we’ve been setting you a puzzle to test your mathematical mettle. It’s all part of the drive to improve Ireland’s numeracy skills – and remember, it’s never too late.

(If numbers absolutely terrify you, take a trip to the website where you’ll find more information and help).

Let’s get to Wednesday’s puzzle: 

1. What are the chances of getting a six with one throw of a die?

2. What are the chances of getting a double six in one throw of two dice?

3. You and a friend are playing a game with two dice. Your friend throws the dice and covers them before you can see them. She then reveals one die to be a six. What’s the probability that the other one is also a six?

Check back tomorrow, same time of 11.15am, for the answers and for Thursday’s puzzle. 

Click here for the answers to Tuesday’s puzzle.

These handy tips will help develop your child’s maths skills (without them knowing it)>