A Nigerian teacher creatively taught probability to SS1 students by having them randomly select from 27 envelopes, five of which contained ₦1,000, earning praise for his engaging approach.


A Nigerian teacher recently showcased his creative method for teaching probability to SS1 students by using 27 envelopes, with five containing ₦1,000 cash and the rest holding only paper.
Sharing his experience on X (formerly Twitter), he explained that his class consisted of 17 students and that the activity involved each student randomly selecting an envelope to demonstrate the concept of probability.
Although the teacher did not share full details of the session, he expressed satisfaction with the outcome, humorously stating, “These kids are lucky to have me.”
His post quickly gained attention, with many users applauding his innovative approach and passion for teaching. Some commenters joked that those who picked paper envelopes would never forget the lesson, while others asked to join his class or visit his school.


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