Jordin Tootoo

Alison Kimbley

 

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Subject Area:

Mathematics

Strand:

Numbers

Grade Level:

Six

WNCP:

Outcome N6.6:

Demonstrate understanding of integers concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
Indicators:

  1. Compare two integers and describe their relationship symbolically using <, >, or =. 

Materials:  

Activity/Lesson Ideas:  

Provide the class with a short history on Jordin Tootoo, this can be done by explaining that Jordin Tootoo became the first Inuk to play in a National Hockey League (NHL) game and is a role model for many youth.  He is known for giving a full effort on the ice even though he only stands at 5'-9" tall, making him one of the NHL's shortest players.  Jordin is proud to be Inuit and often highlights the rights of Inuit people on their land, the federal government's description and recognition of Indigenous peoples, racism and the higher incidence of Aboriginal youth suicide. Not only is he admired for his skill but also the way he uses his fame to draw attention to many of the issues in his community. More information can be found in the references.

Hand out or display Jordin’s statistics from the 1999 season to the 2011 season.  Have each student complete the worksheet.

Teacher Preparation:  

Provide a copy of Jordin Tootoo's statistics to the students either on paper or on a display.

A copy of the activity sheet for each student.

References:  

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordin_Tootoo

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=50703

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3133

 


Jordin Tootoo's Statistics

 

 
Regular Season
Playoffs   
Season Team GP G A GP G A
  1999-00   Brandon Wheat Kings
45
6
10
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  2000-01   Brandon Wheat Kings
60
20
28
6
2
4
  2001-02   Brandon Wheat Kings
64
32
39
16
4
3
  2002-03   Brandon Wheat Kings
51
35
39
17
6
3
  2003-04   Nashville Predators
70
4
4
5
0
0
  2004-05   Milwaukee Admirals
59
10
123
6
0
0
  2005-06   Nashville Predators
34
4
6
3
0
0
  2006-07   Nashville Predators
65
3
6
4
0
1
  2007-08   Nashville Predators
63
11
7
6
2
0
  2008-09   Nashville Predators
72
4
12
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  2009-10   Nashville Predators
51
6
10
6
0
1
  2010-11   Nashville Predators
54
8
10
12
1
5
  2011-12   Nashville Predators
77
6
24
3
0
0
  2012-13   Detroit Red Wings
42
3
5
1
0
0
  2013-14   Detroit Red Wings
11
0
1
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  2014-15   Grand Rapids Griffins
51
6
12
4
0
1


 GP: Games played
  G: Goals scored
  A: Assists

 

 

 

 

 

Activity Sheet

Comparing and Describing the Relationship of Integers

Using the symbols <, >, or = describe the relationship.

 

For example

  1. Compare Jordin Tootoo’s goals in the 2009-10 season to the number of goals he scored in the playoffs.  Write a mathematical expression that compares the number of goals he scored in the regular season to the number of goals he scored in the playoffs.

         Answer: 6  >  0

Practice

  1. Compare the goals Jordin scored in the 2007/08 season to the number of assists he earned during that same season.

  2. Compare the number of points Jordin earned in the 2004-05 season to the number of earned points in the 2005-06 season.

  3. Compare the number of goals Jordin scored during the 2004-05 season in comparison to the number of assists that Jordin received during that same season.

  4. Compare the number of points earned during Jordin’s last year with the Brandon Wheat Kings to the first year he played for the Nashville Predators. 

  5. Compare the total number of goals Jordin scored while playing 4 seasons with Brandon Wheat Kings to the number of gols he scored in his frst 4 seasons with the   Nashville Predators.

  6. Make up your own camparative question. Have another student solve it and give it back to you to see if you agree with the answer.