Tally marks and Pictographs

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What are tally marks?

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Tally marks are a way to count and record numbers using lines. Each group of five lines is counted as one group.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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What does a pictograph title tell us?

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The title of a pictograph tells us what the data is about, like 'Favorite Sports to Watch'.

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How many tally marks represent the number 5?

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5 tally marks are represented by 4 vertical lines and 1 diagonal line crossing them.

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If 3 students like soccer and 2 like basketball, how many students like both?

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3 students like soccer and 2 like basketball, so 5 students like at least one of the sports.

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What is the difference between tally marks and numbers?

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Tally marks are visual representations of numbers, while numbers are written symbols that represent quantities.

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How can you find out how many more students prefer one item over another using a pictograph?

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You can count the pictures for each item and subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is the purpose of using tally marks?

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Tally marks help keep track of counts easily and quickly, especially in groups.

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If a pictograph shows 4 apples and 2 oranges, how many more apples are there?

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There are 2 more apples than oranges.

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What does it mean if a pictograph has a picture of a basketball with a number next to it?

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It means that the number represents how many students like basketball.