• Introduces the Simple Galton Board as a tool for visualizing probability, randomness, and normal distribution.
• Demonstrates key statistical principles like the central limit theorem and regression to the mean.
• Designed for use in educational, investment, and behavioral finance contexts.

• Beads are dropped through a series of hexagons, bouncing left or right at random.
• The resulting path approximates a binomial distribution, which converges to a normal distribution over many trials.
• Beads collect in bins at the bottom, forming the bell curve.

• Visual display of the normal curve and Pascal's Triangle.
• One Golden Bead represents a single trial—demonstrating the unpredictability of individual outcomes.
• Includes labels for standard deviations and probabilities along the curve.

Teaches:

• Law of Large Numbers
• Central Limit Theorem
• Expected value and standard deviation
• Randomness vs predictability

Highlights the importance of sticking to a disciplined investment strategy rather than reacting emotionally to short-term results.

• Illustrates how short-term randomness can mislead investors.
• Encourages long-term thinking and diversified investing.
• The Golden Bead is used to show how a single outcome can be far from the average.

• Place the board on a level surface.
• Release beads from the top using the provided mechanism.
• Watch as beads bounce randomly and collect in bins.

• Keep the board clean and upright.
• Handle gently to avoid damaging the hexagons or frame.

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