Line Plots

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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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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you read a line plot?

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You look at the marks above the numbers to see how many times each number appears.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark represents one occurrence of a value.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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

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Add up all the marks above the numbers.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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To visually show data and make it easy to see how often each value occurs.

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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, while a bar graph uses bars to show the frequency of data.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you tell which number has the most occurrences in a line plot?

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Look for the number with the highest number of marks above it.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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What does it mean if a number has no marks on a line plot?

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It means that number did not occur in the data.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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How do you create a line plot?

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Draw a number line, then place a mark above each number for each occurrence.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is an example of data that can be shown on a line plot?

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The number of pets each student has.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9