Line Plots for 2nd Grade

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a way to display data along a number line, showing how many times each value occurs.

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How do you read a line plot?

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You look at the marks above each number to see how many times that number appears in the data.

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What does each 'X' represent in a line plot?

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Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a value in the data set.

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How can you find the total number of items in a line plot?

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Count all the 'X's above each number to find the total.

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What does it mean if a number has more 'X's above it in a line plot?

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It means that number occurs more frequently in the data set.

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How do you determine the highest value in a line plot?

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Look for the number with the most 'X's above it.

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What does it mean if a number has no 'X's above it in a line plot?

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It means that number does not appear in the data set.

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How can you find the mode in a line plot?

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The mode is the number with the most 'X's above it.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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To visually display data so we can easily see patterns and frequencies.

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How do you find the number of students who had more than a certain amount in a line plot?

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Count all the 'X's above the numbers greater than that amount.