Performance

Modeling Quadratics Basketball Video Project

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This Modeling Quadratics Basketball Video Project performance also includes:

Will he make it? After watching a video of part of a basketball shot, groups create their own videos. Teams record a video of shooting a ball at a hoop and edit it to show only a portion of the shot. Group members determine the equation of the parabola and trade videos to determine algebraically whether other teams made the shot or not.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the complete Dan Meyer video of shooting a basketball
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should be familiar with writing equations of quadratics given a few points
  • Requires the ability for groups to shoot and edit short videos
Pros
  • Provides links to completed sample videos
  • Includes a rubric for scoring the project
Cons
  • None