Is a fake punt ever a good idea? The answer will surprise you!

Perhaps the darkest day in BYU football history. BYU v BSU 2016. 4th and 19 on our own 5 yard line coach Sitake makes the call to fake a punt and attempt a 1st down. It goes miserably wrong and we're here to mathematically answer that question ^^^

Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”

This video answers the question “Is faking a punt from your own 5 yard line stupid?” We use probablility to answer this question and show a step by step process of our problem solving / mathematical modeling approach.

We use unique algebra context topics, geometry context topics, trigonometry context topics, and calculus context topics. We go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.

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Created by Doug Corey

Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
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