Try the activity above on your own. Collect data for 7 or more attempts and find the average.
Step 1: Students collect their own data by bouncing a ball on a bat multiple times.
Step 2: Record 7 or more attempts.
Step 3: Calculate the average by adding all values and dividing by the number of attempts.
Answer: The result represents the typical performance level at this activity.
Explanation
This is an individual activity where students apply the concept of arithmetic mean to real-world data they collect themselves. The average represents the fair-share value—the number of bounces they would get each time if all attempts were equal.
Solution Steps
Students collect their own data by bouncing a ball on a bat multiple times.
Record 7 or more attempts.
Calculate the average by adding all values and dividing by the number of attempts.
The result represents the typical performance level at this activity.