Have learners use math to prove they are sports stars! Assess a pupil's ability to create and analyze data using a variety of graphs. The class will be motivated by the association of math and basketball data.

Concepts

bar graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Hold a brief class debate after the completion of the activity asking students to discuss and justify which player should be considered a star

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classroom Considerations

• Have extra graph-creating materials readily available (colored pencils, rulers)
• Have a plan for art-driven learners or those striving for perfection who may place too much time into graph creation

Pros

• Sports content is engaging
• Answers are included
• Includes a resource handout

Cons

• Does not allow for interaction between learners
• Confined to "paper and pencil" work—does not allow for much movement

Common Core

RI.9-10.6 RI.9-10.7 HSS-ID.A.1 HSS-ID.A.2 HSS-ID.A.3 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5