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Bowling Team Tryouts

Task

The tables below show some bowling scores. A higher number indicates a better game.

Dave's Scores
152
138
141
144
141
158

Bill's Scores
210
105
118
131
105
215

Both Dave and Bill are trying out for the bowling team. As the coach, you must decide which one should be picked to join the team.

Show all work!

Examine the data and use it to justify your choice.

Explain to Dave and Bill how you came to your decision.

Use charts or drawings if it helps you to explain more clearly.

 

Rubric
2
1
0
right answer
accurate answer
some accurate answers
no accurate answers
work shown
all work shown
some work shown
no work shown
conclusion
correct conclusion; defended work
incorrect conclusion
defended with work
incorrect conclusion defended without work



 
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