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Without math, where would sports be? See how many ways you may use numbers in many sports.
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to find an overview of math in sports which includes fundamental mathematical concepts, a brief history of rules math, and real-life applications in a variety of sports.
Sports Math by
The speed of a pitch, the number of points scored, the time left on the clock . . . math is everywhere in the world of sports. Learn about the numbers and statistics behind sports like baseball, basketball, and football—and you'll find you understand the sports you love even better. In Sports Math, you'll discover that the math you learn in the classroom is just as important on the soccer field and basketball court.
Stem Guides to Sports by
Do You Love Sports? Experiment With Real World Math Equations To Learn More About Sports. Correlates To Emphasis On Students Applying Foundational Math Skills. Includes Text Features Such As Charts And Graphs.
Using Math in Sports by
"Sports are more than just decisions being made on the move. Coaches must determine a strategy that takes into account the strengths and weaknesses of each team based on statistics and matchups. And athletes must constantly evaluate how to be successful based on their knowledge of the opponent in front of them in that moment. Following fifth grade Common Core standards, this book takes a look at how athletes, coaches, and fans use different types of math to create a holistic plan for play and engagement, while helping readers understand how to evaluate the gambles of sports."
Baseball stats and the stories behind them : what every fan needs to know by
Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of baseball.
Baseball by
"Baseball is a game filled with numbers. Hitting, pitching, and fielding all come with a mathematical element that's essential to the game. From the numbers attached to the positions on the field to the progress of the game in its fractions of innings, America's pastime is full of math. Readers learn how to do math exclusive to baseball, computing batting averages and learning how the stats in the box score are calculated."
Basketball stats and the stories behind them : what every fan needs to know by
Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of basketball.
Basketball by
"Basketball is a sport dominated by the stat sheet. Explore what these numbers mean and how they work together in this exciting book that pairs curriculum-based math with the basic rules and statistics of basketball. Basketball is full of ways to learn how numbers and athletics are intertwined in a fascinating and educational way. Students read about superstar players scoring points, registering assists, scoring the elusive triple-double, and how team stats and shooting numbers are calculated."
Football stats and the stories behind them : what every fan needs to know by
Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of football.
Football by
"Yards and points are the lifeblood of football. As those numbers add up on the scoreboard and in the stat sheet, a whole world of mathematics is there to uncover. From yards passing and receiving to the averages teams have converting third downs, the gridiron's numbers are easy to explore while conveying important math concepts in the process. Readers learn how stars measure themselves against other players with rushing and receiving stats, and how those stats are calculated in the first place."
Fantasy football math : using stats to score big in your league by
Describes how to use statistics and math to create and run a successful fantasy football team.
Hockey by
"Hockey is an exciting sport that takes place entirely on ice. It's also full of math. From the goals and assists that fill the scoresheet to the fractions and other math concepts that come from percentages, hockey has a litany of numbers to explore. Readers will learn for themselves to solve problems that puzzle scorekeepers and hockey fans alike by learning the math they need to keep up with their favorite sport."
Soccer by
"Soccer may be considered a low-scoring sport by some, but learning its intricacies allows readers to see the world of math that is hidden inside what is known as The Beautiful Game. Readers will learn basics like goals and assists as well as higher numbers like caps. They'll even learn how league standings work, and how more complex equations like goal differential can sometimes determine league champions."
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