Go to the Web-site:

Rating Quarterbacks: Exploring Variables

The URL:

http://www.supernfl.com/QBRating.html

Summary and Suggestions:

Football is the forum for a compelling explanation of algebra's practical value. The method of rating NFL quarterbacks uses a multivariable formula (it's used to give varying weights to different statistics such as touchdowns and interceptions). This web-site does an admirable job of explaining the formula to both football fans and the non-football inclined. Statistical data is used to see just what makes this formula tick (in other words: why do we need variables and why did the NFL create this particular formula to rate its quarterbacks?) Perhaps this example could be a starting point of a project in which students create a rating system in an area of interest (other sports, music, weather, fashion, etc.). Please take a peek at the extension activities below.

Primary SOL(s):

 | A.1 |A.2 | A.4 |

Topics:

 | Algebraic Language | Equations | Formulas |

Submitted By:

Kurt Stemhagen

Date Added:

August 1, 2001

Extension Activities:

NFL QB Rating Formula(Excel File) Music Rating(Excel File)