So we are near the end of baseball season once again, and as I was listening (and watching) the Tiger game last night I couldn't help but notice that every once in a while the broadcaster revealed statistics about players, the game etc. So, I thought in that moment that sports and math are interconnected in a big way. Not only is statistics a large part of every sport (i.e. batting averages of players) but it is also used in creating strategies of play. An example of this would be football. Have you ever seen a picture of a coach's plan on the chalkboard in the locker room? It looks like an algebra exam! With this being said, it is important to note that kids love sports and it would be a great way to help them learn math. Here are just a couple examples that can be used in a classroom.
1. Jerry hit 32 home runs in one year and 43 the next year, and 54 the next year. If this pattern continues how many home runs will he hit next year?
2. Casey had 63 baseballs. She gave 16 to her friend. Then she gave 27 to her brother. Then she bought 57. Now how much does she have?
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