Understanding Line Graphs

Understanding Line Graphs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Ethan Morris

Mathematics, Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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The video tutorial explains different types of graphs, focusing on line graphs. It demonstrates how line graphs are used to show changes over time, using an example of tracking apple consumption over six months. The process of collecting data, plotting it on a graph, and interpreting the results is covered. The tutorial highlights how to identify trends and draw conclusions from the graph, such as identifying the month with the highest apple consumption. The video concludes with creating a complete line graph with a title.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using graphs?

To make information harder to understand

To make information easier to read

To confuse the reader

To add more data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of graph is used to show changes over time?

Histogram

Line graph

Pie chart

Bar graph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example, what was recorded each month?

Number of grapes eaten

Number of bananas eaten

Number of apples eaten

Number of oranges eaten

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in plotting data on a line graph?

Adding labels to the graph

Drawing the lines

Collecting data

Connecting the dots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does each point on the line graph represent?

The number of apples eaten in a week

The total number of apples eaten

The number of apples eaten in a specific month

The number of apples eaten in a year

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you create a line graph from plotted points?

By drawing bars

By connecting each point in order

By adding more points

By shading the areas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a straight line across the graph indicate?

No change in the number of apples eaten

An increase in the number of apples eaten

Fluctuation in the number of apples eaten

A decrease in the number of apples eaten

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which month was the greatest number of apples eaten?

Third month

Second month

First month

Sixth month

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in creating a line graph?

Adding a title

Removing data points

Changing the labels

Erasing the graph