Front

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.

Front

How do you read a line plot?

Back

You look at the marks above each number to see how many times that number appears in the data.

Front

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

Back

Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a value in the data set.

Front

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

Back

3 kids did something 2 times.

Front

What is the purpose of a line plot?

Back

The purpose of a line plot is to organize and display data clearly.

Front

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

Back

You add up all the 'X's above each number.

Front

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

Back

It means that no one had that value in the data set.

Front

How many kids went sailing 2 times last summer if there are 3 'X's above the number 2?

Back

3 kids went sailing 2 times.

Front

If there are 4 'X's above the numbers 3 and 4, how many kids made 3 or 4 goals?

Back

4 kids made 3 or 4 goals.

Front

What can you conclude if a line plot shows that 2 students planted 1 seed?

Back

It means that only 2 students planted 1 seed.