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Lesson created by:

Mark Kirk
mkirk8390@aol.com
from Phelan Elementary
in Phelan, CA
SAN BERNARDINO County
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The Big Error
Summary:
This lesson focuses on student competency in the area of statistics. Students will work with fractions and decimals while determining player/team Batting Averages and Earned Run Averages. 		Grade Level: 8

Curricular Area:
Math

Class Time Required:
3 to 4 class periods (Estimated)

Standards:
Number Sense

1.2 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers (integers, fractions, and terminating decimals) and take positive rational numbers to

whole-number powers.

Algebra and Functions

1.5 Represent quantitative relationships graphically and interpret the meaning of a specific part of a graph in terms of the situation represented by the graph.

Mathematical Reasoning

1.1 Analyze problems by identifying relationships, discriminating relevant from irrelevant information, identifying missing information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.

1.2 Formulate and justify mathematical conjectures based upon a general description of the mathematical question or problem posed.

2.6 Express the solution clearly and logically by using appropriate mathematical notation and terms and clear language; support solutions with evidence in both verbal and symbolic work.

2.8 Make precise calculations and check the validity of the results from the context of the problem.
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Learning and Teaching Activities:
Students will work together in groups and design either a written or multimedia project back to the class detailing the players chosen for the two teams, their averages, and the team's averages.
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Outcomes and Assessment:
This project meets many of the California State Standards in the content area of Math. A rubric is provided on the "Teacher's Page" for teacher's to use if they prefer.
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Materials Needed:
Students will need to have access to computers which are connected to the internet. The ideal situation would be either a bank of computers in the classroom that students can use in groups, or scheduled lab time where students can work together on either one or multiple computers.
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Resources:
Resource 1 Resource 2 Resource 3 Resource 4

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Procedure
Opening:Teacher's should prepare for this project by first exploring and familiarizing themselves with what the students will be required to do. Teachers should also introduce this project with a discussion of decimals, fractions, and percentages.
Development:This WebQuest was designed to be simple for students to understand. The hope here is that teachers can spend time working with students who need more instruction in Math, and allow the majority of students who understand the assignment to work creatively on their presentations. Teachers should take full advantage of the worksheets and templates provided.
Closing:In closing teachers should provide feedback on student performance not only with their presentations, but with the mathematical reasoning behind their decisions. Teachers may want to take advantage of suggested extensions.
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Ideas for extending the lesson:
1) Add a class discussion on the conversion of decimals to percentages and vice versa. This complies with the 8th Grade California Math Standard 1.3 for Number Sense.

2) Have students pretend that they are journalists reporting on the outcome of the game. Using their selected players, have them create a newspaper account detailing the highlights of the All Star Game.

3) If you are doing this project during baseball season (April - October) you may want to either turn on the radio and have students listen to a live baseball game while working on this project, or tune in live on the internet by visiting Major League Baseball's official audio/video website << http://majorleaguebaseball.com/u/baseball/mlbcom/avindex.htm>>.



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