Are prediction markets smarter than the experts?
Get your students talking about the trending topic of prediction markets through answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners. A related lesson on this topic is available in our Discussion Starters section.
Preview
1. Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
- Yes
- No
2. Would you bet money on your weather prediction?
- Yes, I would put money on the line.
- No, it's just a guess.
- No, I only make friendly wagers.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- on the line
- friendly wager
- addictive
- stock market
- pop culture
Agree or Disagree?
3. I would never place bets on wars, crimes, or natural disasters.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. Prediction markets will become more addictive than casinos.
- Agree
- Disagree
5. It should be illegal to bet on election results.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
6. Which of these topics are you best at predicting?
- election results
- weather
- sports plays and scores
- the stock market
- pop culture