Original PromptI would like to create a PDF where students will be collecting data for shooting free throws and then create a graph to go a long with it. They will collect their own data after shooting 15 free throws as well as 10 other students.
This learning activity focuses on helping students collect and analyze both categorical and quantitative data through basketball free throw practice and classmate surveys. Students will conduct two main activities: first, they will record their own free throw performance by noting 'Make' or 'Miss' for each of their 15 attempts, allowing them to calculate their total shots made. Next, they will survey 10 classmates to document their free throw results, fostering data collection skills. The gathered data will be organized into bar graphs to visually represent both individual and class performance. Additionally, students will engage in reflection questions to analyze their findings, calculate averages, and observe trends in shooting performance, culminating with a challenge to calculate their shooting percentage.