This FutureFit Project is a supplemental project-based lesson covering collection, analysis, and display of data using graphs and charts. It is designed to supplement a 12-15 unit middle school mathematics unit on Measurement and Data while also incorporating social-emotional learning and 21st Century skills and concepts.
OVERVIEW:
This FutureFit Project is designed to supplement a standard 12-15 unit lesson for 5th-7th grade Mathematics by offering a unique project that ties together the core academic concepts (displaying data with graphs and charts) with a set of FutureFit social-emotional and 21st Century skills.
STUDENT/GROUP OUTPUT:
Using data collected and analyzed from various sources, students will develop a promotional plan to "growth hack" the attendance, ticket sales, and revenue for their favorite sports team.
SUGGESTED SUBJECT PREREQUISITES:
It is suggested that students should have familiarity with the following subject material as background for this lesson:
- Converting like measurement units within a given measurement system
- Representing and interpreting data
- A basic understanding of statistical variability
- Understanding of common multiplication and division strategies
SEQUENCE AND PACING
This project-based lesson includes enough material for use in five 45-minutes periods of instruction. If a more focused lesson is appropriate, select the 3-day Short Lesson. The Concept Check version provides activities which reinforce the core math concepts.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (suggested):
- Internet access
- Spreadsheet software for charting/graphing (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
These activities support the following standards for mathematical practice:
- CCSS: Grade 5, Measurement and Data
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.A.1
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.B.2
- CCSS: Grade 6, Develop Understanding of Statistical Variability
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A.1
