The London Knights Hockey Club will be hosting a press conference at 12:00 pm on Monday May 4th, 2009 to announce the launch of a new and exciting online mathematical program geared towards grade 6 elementary students. The press conference will take place at the John Labatt Centre. In conjunction with the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board, the London Knights are proud to launch this program as a kick start to education week. The London Knights are dedicated to education and this program is a sign of our continued support and commitment to education in our community.

In attendance will be Dale Hunter, President and Head Coach, players Daniel Erlich, Nazem Kadri and Justin Taylor from the London Knights Hockey Club, London Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Ruth Inglis and Scott Armstrong, Learning Co-ordinators of Junior and Intermediate Mathematics for the Thames Valley District School Board, Dorothy Palmer, Curriculum Support Teacher for the London District Catholic School Board, and Josh Jones and James Bastin, co-creators/authors of the program. Also in attendance will be grade 6 students from both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board.

For More Information:
Geoffrey Hare
Director of Marketing
LONDON KNIGHTS HOCKEY CLUB
519-681-0800  ext. 6443
519-318-6241

Sample Question:

Michael Del Zotto, the newest member of the London Knights, is pushing for a spot on the first line. The Knights are really looking to add some size to the first line. The heights of the other starting players are shown below:

Philip McRae – 188 cm
Justin Taylor – 183 cm
Kevin Montgomery – 188 cm
Phil Varone – 178 cm

The mean height of the starting lineup is 184 cm.
What is Michael's height? ____ cm   

Bonus: How could you use mean in a sport that you play/are familiar with? Explain with an example.