Timothy Shell

Activity that gets students thinking about statistics and the context needed to fully understand them. "Fill out the following worksheet / activity based around sports statistics. You are going to choose any 1 sports statistics (completion percentage, 3pt percentage, ERA, batting average, xG, pressures per 90, record, etc.) and answer questions about it. It can be a “good” statistic to have or a “bad” one." For example Jerry West has NEVER shot a 3 pointer. Why? 3 point line was not in the game

Delves deep into the Monty Hall Problem through exploration and simulation. Brings up conversation about theoretical probability by using simulation to aid in discovery. 1-2 day activity.