MATH Contents 1. The Real Stats on Mr. Hockey 2. Algebra-Related Questions The Real Stats on Mr. Hockey Pre-Visit Activity: Gordie Howe, whose career spanned over thirty years, is considered one of the best players to don the blades and fire the puck into the back of the opposition’s net. For this reason, he was given the title of Mr. Hockey. You will be asked a question about this hockey legend and your answer will be determined through your examination of the information provided on page 2 and your analysis of the information from the questions on page 3. Answer the following question in essay format: Examine Gordie Howe’s professional career over his thirty-year span and assess which decade was his best. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Math 1 Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe: Born: Floral, Saskatchewan, March 31, 1928 Right Wing. Shoots right & left., 6', 205 lbs. To aid you in your quest, you should complete the assignments on the next page. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Math 2 a) Draw a line graph showing the goal and point production from both regular season and playoffs. b) Calculate the mean or average and standard deviation of the goal and point production for the regular season and playoffs in each decade. c) Draw a bar graph comparing the averages of goal and point production for the regular season and playoffs of each decade. In making your final assessment, you should consider the awards, championships and honours he received during each decade. Other variables such as his age and how many games he played should also be taken into account. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Math 3 Hall Visit Activity: Upon visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame, select one of the following topics and collect data which will enable you to make a comparison. Using the facilities, computer terminals in the VERIZONGreat Hall and the various displays, collect data on the information sheet provided. When gathering career statistics, select the 10 best consecutive years for both players. Topics: • Andy Bathgate and Johnny Bucyk • Bobby Hull and Frank Mahovlich • Aurel Joliat and Howie Morenz • Frank ‘‘King’’ Clancy and Eddie Shore • Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr between the 1967-68 and 1973-74 seasons. • Henri Richard and Dave Keon between the 1960-61 and 1969-70 seasons. Player _____________________________________________________ Biographical Information____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Regular Season Playoffs Season Team GP G A TP GP G A TP Season Team GP G A TP GP G A TP HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Math 4 Player ______________________________________________________ Biographical Information ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Regular Season Playoffs Season Team GP G A TP GP G A TP Achievement Awards_________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Championships _____________________________________________ Post-Hall Visit Activity: From your research, determine which player achieved greater success. When answering this question, use statistical data and other variables. Your essay should be 750 to 1,000 words using proper essay format. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION Math 5 PROGRAM Answers to Geography Questions Several of the Geography questions are pre- and post-visits. The students should prepare themselves accordingly for this chapter. * Research is suggested for European countries and towns. Answers will vary based on the countries and towns selected by students. The overall emphasis is directed to how well the students can explain or justify their views. The answers to these questions are interpretative. Answers to Business Questions Answers will vary in this section due to the subjective nature of the questions and assignments. The goal in this section is for students to gain a better understanding of the business aspects of the game of hockey; they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their business knowledge in a creative manner. * Related business case studies are suggested pre-visit. Answers to Math Questions The Real Stats on Mr. Hockey Depending on what sampling section of a decade is used - 1950-51 to 59-60 or 1949-50 to 1958-59 - the statistical values will vary. However, basing the argument solely on statistics solely, the data would favour the fifties. By having the students look at other forms of data such as personal and team accomplishments and more so the age factor; Gordie Howe was 52 years old while playing 80 games in the NHL, the answers will change. The assignment can serve two purposes: one --- examine the students’ use of statistical methods; and two --- utilizing statistical data to form arguments and questioning their validity with other forms of information --- non- empirical. With the other activities, this notion will be further developed and reinforced. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Answers 7 .