Gambling General Knowledge Quiz
This quiz provides an opportunity to understand participants' existing knowledge and attitudes around gambling, but can also be used to consolidate learning from previous sessions.*
Time:
15-30 min
Resources:
Pens
Materials to print:
Quiz handouts, Practitioner answer sheet
Method
- Distribute the handouts and set the time for people to do the quiz.
- Once completed, go through the questions with the entire group and check the answers.
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Highlight some of the key information. For example, you may want to encourage discussion about:
- when and where someone could ask for help;
- misconceptions regarding strategies to use when gambling and the likelihood of winning;
- the consequences of gambling and links to other risks for young people;
- practical tips to stay safer (i.e. minimising risk and harm if deciding to still engage in gambling activities).
Alternative options:
This quiz can be completed individually, in pairs or in small groups.
Please note that this activity presents a higher level of difficulty (e.g. requiring stronger numeracy and literacy skills) compared to other activities.