Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using X's or dots to represent each data point.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the number line to see the values and count the marks (X's or dots) above each value to determine the frequency.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark on a line plot represents one occurrence of a data point.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you find the total number of data points from a line plot?

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Add up the frequency of all the marks on the line plot.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to visually display data and make it easy to see patterns, trends, and frequencies.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the difference between a line plot and a bar graph?

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A line plot shows data along a number line with marks, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you calculate the total length of items represented on a line plot?

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To calculate the total length, multiply the length of each item by its frequency and then sum all the lengths.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does it mean if a line plot has more marks at a certain value?

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It means that more data points fall at that value, indicating a higher frequency.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you determine the mode from a line plot?

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The mode is the value with the highest frequency, which can be found by identifying the value with the most marks.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is a fraction in the context of a line plot?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and can be used to show measurements or quantities on a line plot.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B