Basketball Math

Description

students collect data on free throws that they shoot 

Learning Goals

student should be able to :

- compute percentages from ratio of shots made 

- to find probability of success ( individual & class )

- trace path of projectile ( basketball ) & find quadratic function for path>  

Depth of Knowledge

Describe the depth, rigor, mastery of skills

 learners are engaged to think critically about data they record and deepen their understanding of more complex concept such as shaping  parabolas & proportional reasoning.

discussions of how to analyze data and present data report.  

SEC Standards

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Student Levels & Needs

7,8,9 grades 

Teacher Preparation

teacher must know the level of the class and apply appropriate  strategies  

Materials Needed

basketball,basketball court, video, i pad  or smart phone. 

Time Needed

1 period collect data which is shooting.

1 period for analyses of data 

Project Lessons & Activities

For students to complete

Practice Exercises & Worksheets

Interactive Media & Technology

video and data collection device.

Vocabulary

percentage, probability,statistic, reasoning , function , quadratic , proportional .

Assessment

assess the data reports .

Student Work

 documents, pdfs, and/or videos that show examples of student work

Student Data

Classroom observations and examples of student progress and motivation

Additional Resources

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