Can playing sports improve your grades?
Uchenna Academy staff will be conducting an evidence-based research study this summer to determine if our Ballmatics (math & basketball) program offers quantifiable academic benefits for students.
How is a Ballmatics program different? Math is added to every basketball practice!
Here is what each practice looks like:
- 10 min. dynamic warmup
- 5 min. math huddle
- 30 min. skill building session – round robin style & small groups
- 30 min. basketball & math activity with individual worksheets (small groups of 2-4 students)
- 30 min. basketball game with stats, player & team rankings, highlight videos, trophy & prizes for the winning team
Each student builds his/hers math booklet during the season which must be completed. The booklet reinforces math topics we complete during each practice.
Who can join?
Students in grades 6 to 9 are invited to join our Ballmatics program.
