Solving Addition Problems Using Data from Line Plots

This video tutorial teaches how to solve addition problems using line plots. It begins with an introduction to reading and interpreting line plots, followed by a section on adding fractions within these plots. A real-world problem involving building a snowman is used to demonstrate the application of these skills. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered.

What does each mark on a line plot represent?

• A group of data

• A single piece of data

• A range of data

• A summary of data

How many students are 50 inches tall if there are three marks above 50 on a line plot?

• One student

• Three students

• Four students

• Two students

When adding fractions, what is a common mistake people make?

• Multiplying the fractions

• Subtracting the denominators

• Adding both numerators and denominators

• Adding only the numerators

What is the result of adding 3/4 and 2/4?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

• 5/4

How much snow fell in February according to the line plot?

• 2 inches

• 3 and 3/8 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches