Baseball Math
Learn how math is used in baseball statistics.
Trina King
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(393)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Baseball is a game of statistics. What is a batter's chance of striking out? What is a team's chance of winning a game? Which pitcher is most effective against a particular team? All of these questions can be answered with baseball stats. We will explore how these stats are determined. Students will choose current MLB players and track their stats for the three week class. We will learn how to figure batting averages, ERA, on base percentage and more. The students will develop problem solving techniques as well as practicing addition, multiplication and division. Percentages and decimals will also be used. If the learners play baseball themselves, they will be able to figure out their own stats. Some time will also be given to discuss major league ballparks with regards to attendance numbers. The only "homework" will be to look up the weekly stats of the players we are tracking before class time. If your child is interested in using math in a real world sports situation, this is the class for them.
Other Details
Supply List
There will be sheets provided for activities we do in class. The students will also need a calculator or calculator app for some of the computation.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2018
4.9
393reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe math should be seen as a tool to use in real life, not a series of practice problems. When students use the subject in areas they have an interest in, it feels more like fun than learning. I have a Master's Degree in Education and am the mother of two year-round athletes. This time of year, I am usually found at either a baseball or softball field recording game stats. I thought it would be interesting to show kids how some of these stats are determined by math.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 69 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-9 learners per class
