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March Madness Selection: Calculation or Conjecture?
Introduction
Understanding statistics and probability is an important skill to have in life. You are able to read and analyze studies and reports with a critical eye, compare data to make informed decisions, and persuade others using your knowledge of mathematical concepts. In this unit, students will explore the mathematics behind the NCAA March Madness selection process. They will compare NET, RPI, and their own methods for selecting teams.
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ELA: SL.11-12.2SL.11-12.4SL.11-12.5RST.9-10.1RST.9-10.2RST.11-12.1RST.11-12.2WHST.11-12.1 | MATH: HSS-ID.A.1HSS-ID.A.2HSS-ID.A.3HSS-ID.A.4HSS-ID.B.5HSS-ID.B.6HSS-ID.B.6aHSS-ID.B.6bHSS-ID.B.6cHSS-ID.C.7HSS-ID.C.8HSS-ID.C.9HSS-CP.A.1HSS-CP.A.2HSS-CP.A.3HSS-CP.A.4
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