Design the Scoring Table for Our Multi-Event

Groups complete three short events (30 m sprint, standing long jump and seated medicine ball throw) and use the class data to build a points table that makes the events comparable. Then they apply their table and debate whether it's fair.

How to play

1. Explain why multi-events convert results into points and show a simple sample table (4 min).
2. Rotating stations: each student gets one valid attempt at the 30 m, the standing long jump and a seated 3 kg medicine ball throw (14 min).
3. Groups enter the class data in a spreadsheet and find the lowest and highest result for each event (5 min).
4. Each group proposes a rule that awards 0 to 100 points per event, for example a linear scale between the lowest and highest result (6 min).
5. Groups apply their table and compare results: does the winner change depending on the table? (6 min).

Rules

• At the throwing station, throw only when the landing area is clear.
• Each station has a group judge who confirms the attempt is valid.
• If a student prefers, their data is listed by roster number instead of name.
• In the jump, land on both feet on a dry surface.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: does the 30 m in a wheelchair and the seated throw, with adapted reference values in the table.
• Dyscalculia: works with a spreadsheet that already contains the formula and focuses on interpreting results.
• Autism: gets the station order in writing and a fixed role in the data group.

Learning goals

• Understand how multi-event scoring works.
• Analyze performance data with digital tools.
• Debate what makes a sports scoring system fair.

Equipment for a class of 25

• worksheets: 28
• tape measure: 2
• stopwatch: 2
• cones: 12
• tablets or phones: 7
• medicine ball: 3

Teacher tip

Prepare a shared spreadsheet with the columns already set up to save time. The debate over whether the table favors sprinters or throwers is the richest part.

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