March Mathness: A Fun Way to Connect Math and Basketball!
March Mathness: A Fun Way to Connect Math and Basketball!
Get ready for March Mathness! This year, we’re kicking off our exciting, tournament-inspired math fun with an engaging activity created by the Ascend Math Team.
Using the Ascend Math Graph Exploration, students can analyze and plot data on team colors and mascots in the NCAA tournament. Have them explore patterns and trends by referring to these fascinating articles:
- Why You Should Always Pick Blue and Orange Teams in the NCAA Tournament
- How to Pick Your NCAA Tournament Bracket Based on Team Mascots
This is a great way to bring real-world data into the classroom and show students how math connects to sports! Stay tuned for more March Mathness activities.
Enjoy!