Instructions
Welcome to Basketball Maths! Answer the questions below to score some points with your math skills!
1. Counting Points
In a basketball game, a player can score different points:
- Free Throw = 1 point
- Field Goal = 2 points
- Three-Point Shot = 3 points
If a player scores 2 free throws, 3 field goals, and 1 three-point shot, how many points did they score in total?
2. Team Scores
Team A scored 45 points and Team B scored 38 points. How many more points did Team A score than Team B?
3. Adding Up the Players
If there are 5 players on the basketball court from one team, and 6 players from the other team, how many players are there in total on the court?
4. Basketball Facts
Write a short paragraph about your favorite basketball player. What do you like about them? What position do they play?
5. Math Challenge
If a basketball costs $20 and you save $5 each week, how many weeks will it take you to save enough money to buy the basketball?
Bonus Question!
Imagine you are a basketball coach! What would be your game plan to help your team win? Write it down below.