Analyzing Data with Line Plots

Miss Nelson teaches lesson 12.5 on line plots from the Florida Go Math book for fourth graders. The lesson involves creating and analyzing line plots using data sets, such as button lengths and student walking distances. Students learn to order data, use tally marks, and interpret line plots to solve problems.

What is the main purpose of using a line plot in data analysis?

• To calculate the average of a data set

• To show the relationship between two variables

• To display the frequency of data along a number line

• To compare different data sets

In Jen's button collection, how many times does the length 1/4 appear?

• Four times

• Three times

• Once

• Twice

What is the first step in creating a line plot for Jen's button collection?

• Label the number line

• Order the data from least to greatest

• Write a title for the line plot

• Count the total number of buttons

How many X's should be placed above the 3/4 mark on the number line?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the title given to the line plot for Jen's button collection?

• Button Frequency

• Length of Buttons in Jen's Collection

• Jen's Art Project

• Button Lengths

How many buttons in Jen's collection are longer than 1/4 inch?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the total number of buttons in Jen's collection?

• Seven

• Five

• Six

• Four

In Example 2, what is the smallest distance walked by students?

• 3/4 mile

• 1/4 mile

• 1/2 mile

• 1/12 mile

How many tally marks are there for the distance 1/2 mile in Example 2?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What is the title of the line plot for the distances students walk to school?

• Distance Students Walk to School

• School Commute Distances

• Walking Frequency

• Student Walking Distances