Basketball Math
Name _______________________
Stand at the free throw line in front of the basket. Work with your
classmates and help each other count. First each player shoots #1 (9
shots) as a classmate counts. Then repeat for #2 (15 shots). Record the
results of throwing the ball into the basket the number of times
required. Then compute the fractions, decimals, and per cents below:
1. Take 9 shots.
Fraction of
shots:
Reduced
fraction:
Decimal
Percent
(nearest hundredth):
(nearest tenth):
Fraction of
shots:
Reduced
fraction:
Decimal
Percent
(nearest hundredth):
(nearest tenth):
Shots made:
Shots missed:
Total shots: 9
2. Take 15 shots.
Shots made:
Shots missed:
Total shots: 15
For the second trial, what observation can you make about the number of shots
made (x), the number of shots missed (y) and the total number of shots? Write your observation in
words AND as a mathematical sentence (equation) using the variables shown.
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What observation can you make about the decimal form of shots made (x), the decimal form of shots
missed (y), and the total decimal form of shots? Write your observation in words AND as a
mathematical sentence (equation) using the variables shown.
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What observation can you make about the percent of shots made (x%), the percent of shots missed
(y%) and the total percentage of shots? Write your observation in words AND as a mathematical
sentence (equation) using the variables shown.
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