NFL Stats: Math in the End Zone
Look at NFL player stats from two or three players. Choose one stat, like yards, touchdowns, or completions. Find the average for each player. Look for patterns and changes over time. That means you spot rises, drops, and steady trends. Compare players fairly by using the same stat and the same time span. Show your work in a chart, graph, or short math write-up. Answer these questions: What do the stats show about patterns, averages, and change? How can you compare players fairly? Finish with a brief claim and evidence summary.
What you do
| # | What you do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choose two or three NFL players, one shared stat, and one shared time span. | 5 min |
| 2 | Record each season’s value and data source in a table. | 7 min |
| 3 | Calculate each player’s average, and show every step of your math. | 8 min |
| 4 | Show your data in a chart, graph, or short math write-up. | 8 min |
| 5 | Identify each rise, drop, and steady trend in your chosen format. | 6 min |
| 6 | Write a claim about what the patterns, averages, and changes show. | 6 min |
| 7 | Support your claim with numbers and explain how the shared stat and years ensure fairness. | 7 min |
| 8 | Check your work, then submit your calculations, chosen format, and summary. | 3 min |
| Total | 50 mins |
Student Instructions
Choose two or three NFL players, one stat, and the same time span.
Record every value and its source in a table.
Add each player’s values, then divide by the number of values to find the average.
Make a chart, graph, or short math write-up showing rises, drops, and steady trends.
Turn in your work with one claim, supporting evidence, and a fair-comparison explanation.
Success Criteria
- I can calculate each player’s average accurately and show my work.
- I can find rises, drops, and steady trends across the same time span.
- I can compare players fairly using the same stat and time span.
- I can display my data clearly in a chart, graph, or math write-up.
- I can make a clear claim and support it with accurate statistical evidence.