Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use math skills to create a basketball character with specified attributes.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: pencil, paper, ruler, and calculator. No prior knowledge required, just come with a curious mind!

Activities

• Activity 1: Calculate the player's height and shoe size ratio. Measure your own height and shoe size, then create a player with a different height but the same ratio.

• Activity 2: Determine the player's shooting percentage. Calculate the number of successful shots out of total attempts to get a shooting percentage.

• Activity 3: Salary negotiation. Research average NBA player salaries and calculate what your player's salary might be based on their skill level.

Talking Points

• "Let's start by calculating the player's height compared to their shoe size. This will help us create a realistic character."

• "Now, let's determine the shooting percentage. It's important to understand how often the player makes a shot."

• "In the real world, NBA players negotiate their salaries. Let's explore what your player's salary could be based on their skills."