Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

Back

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?

Back

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

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

Back

Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a value.

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

Back

Add up all the 'X's above each number.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

Back

To organize and display data clearly so we can see patterns and make comparisons.

Front

If there are 3 'X's above the number 2, how many kids did that represent?

Back

3 kids.

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

Back

It means that number did not occur in the data.

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How can you tell which number is the most common in a line plot?

Back

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

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If 2 kids went sailing 2 times, how would that be shown on a line plot?

Back

There would be 2 'X's above the number 2.

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What is the highest number of pictures painted by students if 3 students painted 4 pictures?

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The highest number is 4.