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=G.R.A.S.P.S= = = Role:** You are a NBA agent trying to gain new clients through math and presentation skills.
 * Goal: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to graph points and interpret a algebraic graph by gathering data and presenting the graph(s) in the form of an iMovie presentation.
 * Audience:** You will be looking to get LeBron James as your newest client.
 * Situation:** LeBron James has just fired his agent right before his current contract is set to expire. He is looking for a new agent that will give him the information he needs to make his decison on what team to sign with.
 * Product/Presentation:** You will need to create six graphs showing the best three teams in terms of (1) championship potential and (2) payroll so LeBron can make his decesion. You then must incorporate your findings into an iMovie presentation that not only displays your results but also tickles LeBron's fancy.
 * Standards (Criteria from both rubrics - product and presentation):** The oral presentation will be graded on preparedness (20%), comprehension (20%), enthusiasm (10%), attire (10%), content (30%), and staying on topic (10%). The iMovie will be graded on math content (30%), voice consistancy (20%), appeal (20%), purpose (15%), music(5%), and length (10%). "Students will demonstrate an understanding of how volcanoes are formed by researching and presenting a persuasive argument as to their prediction of where the next volcano will erupt in the world.")

=Introduction= In the world of professional sports there are people whose job is to represent the athletes. These people are called agents. Player agents can make up to 10 percent of what the athlete makes which can sometimes be upwards of 15 million dollars. Ten percent of 15 million dollars is still around 1.5 million dollars, to represent someone in issues like contract negotiations. There is big money in the world of sport, and its just out there waiting for someone to take it.

=Task= You will be asked to take the role of an NBA agent. LeBron James, a major NBA superstar, has just fired his agent and his contract with his current team is about the expire. He has opened up his search for an agent by asking that anyone interested submit a professional video. Your task is to research the top six NBA teams in terms of team salary and wins from the last ten years and present LeBron with your findings. You will create an iMovie showing how you used algebra and graphing to determine the best teams in each category. Your presentation must be original because every NBA agent wants LeBron to be their client. He will choose the presentation and presenter he likes best to become his new agent. This is your chance to land the biggest star in basketball today. Good Luck!!!!!

=Conclusion= By completing this assignment you will be showing your ability to use algebra to make real world decisions. This is just one example of how research and graphing can be used in the real world. There are thousands of other ways to present information like this in ether a line graph or pie charts or any other chart you can think of. This might be something you could be using some day after high school at your own job.