Big Bucks (Updated)

In 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a jaw-dropping 2-year deal worth over $710 million, making him the highest-paid athlete per year in sports history. In this updated activity, students will look at some of the biggest sports contracts, including Messi, Canelo Alvarez, Mahomes, and more. Who makes the most per year? Per game? Which sport pays the most and why? This activity involves finding the average, interpreting data by reading a table and a graph, and the relationship between multiplication and division. This activity is a great introduction to linear relationships and graphs. 

📝Suitable for Grades 6 & 7
⏰ ~30 mins