Shoot for greater understanding of systems. Pupils watch a short video of a man attempting basketball shots, both one-point free throws and two-point field goals. Given the total number of shots and total number of points made, viewers determine the number of each type of shot.

Concepts

linear equations, systems of equations, basketball

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the sequel activity as homework
• Team up with a physical education teacher to have the class try out the activity
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should have experience with systems of equations

Pros

• Answer is available as a video clip
  

Cons

• Only one situation to consider
  

Common Core

8.EE.B.5 8.EE.C.8.a 8.EE.C.8.b 8.EE.C.8.c