Understanding Line Plots in Math

What does each 'X' on the line plot represent?

• The height of the plant

• The age of the plant

• The growth of one plant over a week

• The number of leaves on a plant

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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What was the lowest growth recorded on the line plot?

• 1/2 inch

• 1 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1/4 inch

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What fraction represents the greatest growth of the plants?

• 1 inch

• 7/8 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

How many plants grew exactly 5/8 of an inch?

• Four plants

• Two plants

• Three plants

• One plant

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CCSS.4.MD.B.4

What is the difference in growth between the highest and lowest growing plants?

• 5/8 inch

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

To find the difference in growth, what common denominator is used?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 4

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CCSS.5.MD.B.2

What is the total growth of all 15 plants over the week?

• 9 and 1/2 inches

• 9 inches

• 10 inches

• 9 and 3/4 inches

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How is the total growth of the plants calculated?

• By counting the number of plants

• By multiplying the growth of one plant by 15

• By adding the growth of each plant

• By adding the height of each plant

What fraction is used to simplify 6/8?

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

Why is it important to simplify fractions when calculating total growth?

• To make the plants grow faster

• To make the calculation easier

• To increase the total growth

• To decrease the total growth