Critical Thinking Part 5: The Gambler's Fallacy @techNyouvids

Uploaded December 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

Part 5 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills.

Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The resource is found here:
https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking

Transcript can be found here:
http://technyou.edu.au/fun-stuff/videos/video-transcripts/

There are also two new downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
A postcard-sized one: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf
and
An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Continued in Part 6:
Critical Thinking Part 6: A precautionary tale
youtu.be/vjaqM4yd_RA

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae and James Hutson

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