LeBron's Shooting Probabilities Analysis

LeBron's Shooting Probabilities Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.2.6, RI.7.2, RI.7.1

+15

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 5+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.2.6
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CCSS.RI.7.2
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.7.SP.C.8C
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CCSS.RI.7.7
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CCSS.RI.8.2
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CCSS.RL.7.2
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CCSS.RL.8.1
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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CCSS.RI.7.8
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CCSS.RI.8.8
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CCSS.RL.11-12.1
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
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CCSS.RL.7.7
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CCSS.RL.8.7
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CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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CCSS.RL.8.3
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LeBron James presents a brain teaser about the odds of making 3 free throws in a row versus a single three-pointer. Sal provides historical context on three-pointers, analyzes LeBron's career stats, and calculates the probability of making 3 consecutive free throws. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to explore similar probabilities for other players.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question LeBron poses in the video?

If he should focus more on free throws or three-pointers in practice

Whether he can make more free throws than three-pointers in a game

If he has better odds of making 3 free throws in a row or 1 three-pointer

How many three-pointers he can make in a season

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change in the NBA does Sal highlight regarding three-pointers?

The removal of the three-point line in the late '90s

A decrease in three-point attempts over the years

An increase in three-point attempts since their introduction

The introduction of a four-point line

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What anomaly occurred in the late '90s concerning the three-point line?

The line was removed for a season

The line was made optional for teams

The line was moved closer to increase scoring

The line was extended to reduce scoring

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is LeBron's career three-point shooting percentage as mentioned by Sal?

50%

33%

75%

25%

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Sal, how does LeBron's free throw percentage compare to his three-point percentage?

It is not mentioned in the video

It is higher than his three-point percentage

It is about the same as his three-point percentage

It is lower than his three-point percentage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of LeBron making 3 consecutive free throws?

33%

50%

75%

42%

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sal calculate the probability of making 3 free throws in a row?

By dividing the free throw percentage by three

By using a random number generator

By adding the percentages

By multiplying the free throw percentage three times

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