Athlete Participation
Are people more likely or less likely to participate in sports as they get older?
Less likely
What is the main difference between professional and amateur athletes?
Pay
Grades, money, time, family/friends, etc.
5 out of 10 students love playing sports. What is the percentage?
50%
Estimate the solution: 45 x 61 =
3,000
Does a high school athlete have a higher or lower chance than 50% of competing in college or professional sports?
Lower
The average salary of professional athletes is lower or higher than $100,000?
Lower, Under $50,000
What skill can athletes develop that will help them think highly of themselves and help them know they can do a task?
Self-esteem or confidence
What is the percentage of something that will happen?
100%
Estimate the solution: 21 x 39 =
800
In what sport doe high school athletes have the best chance of becoming professional?
Hockey
When we studied graphs about the salaries of athletes, were the salaries for the leagues in the United States or International leagues higher?
International
Name one benefit of playing sports when you are an older adult.
Fitness, fun, friends, family, learning new skills, etc.
What is 50% of $12?
$6
Estimate the solution: 103 x 55 =
6,000
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What professional sports in the United States has the highest average salary?
NBA
What is the name of plans athletes, and other people, set in place to help them succeed?
Goals
LA Galaxy has won 60% of their soccer matches. If they have played 40 matches, how many games have they won?
24 games
Estimate the solution: 33 x 52 =
1,500
What age of youth athletes has the highest rate of getting concussions?
12-15 years old
What is a scholarship called when you don't have to pay any money to go to college?
Full-ride
You must have this skill to advance through being an athlete as you age and eventually become a professional athlete.
Perseverance
A shop sells 100 chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice creams. 40% sold are vanilla, 30% are strawberry. How many chocolate ice creams are sold?
30 chocolate ice creams
Estimate the solution: 12.45 x 8 =
100