Tally Marks

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to record and count data using marks.

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What are tally marks used for?

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Tally marks are used for data collecting, score keeping, and to represent numbers.

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How do you represent the number 5 in tally marks?

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You represent the number 5 with four vertical lines and one diagonal line across them.

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What does each tally mark represent?

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Each tally mark represents one count or one item.

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How many tally marks are needed to represent the number 3?

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You need three vertical lines to represent the number 3.

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What is the purpose of using tally marks?

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The purpose of using tally marks is to make counting easier and to keep track of numbers.

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How many tally marks are there for the number 1?

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There is one vertical line for the number 1.

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What is the difference between a tally chart and a bar graph?

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A tally chart uses marks to count data, while a bar graph uses bars to show quantities.

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If 5 children chose fruit pops, how would you represent that in tally marks?

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You would draw four vertical lines and one diagonal line across them.

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What is the first step in creating a tally chart?

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The first step is to decide what data you want to collect.