Question

The math teachers at Newport High School had never golfed before. They set up a friendly competition to see who would have the best round on a full course. The teachers practiced on a driving range the week before they played.

Answer 1

The primary focus here is the math department's engagement in golf as an extracurricular activity, and the mention of a new math curriculum. A golf instructor's hypothesis test serves as an example of applied mathematics within a golfing context.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario described involves the math department of Newport High School, which includes both teachers and staff members. The math teachers are engaging in a golf competition as a friendly activity outside of their normal teaching routine. They practice beforehand on a driving range to become somewhat familiar with the sport. Additionally, there is mention of a potential introduction of a new math curriculum, which is contextually related to the math department, but not directly to the golf scenario. Lastly, a reference is made to a golf instructor conducting a hypothesis test to gauge the effectiveness of a new golfing technique being applied to a small set of students, which, while related to both golf and statistical methods taught in mathematics, is not directly related to the activities of the math department.