Understanding Data with Line Plots

What is the main purpose of using a line plot in this lesson?

• To make the data look more colorful

• To confuse the students

• To better understand and analyze the data

• To replace the original data table

How many students are 48 inches tall according to Peter's data?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Six

Which group of students is the shortest in Peter's class?

• Students who are 60 inches tall

• Students who are 58 inches tall

• Students who are 52 inches tall

• Students who are 48 inches tall

Are there more students taller than 52 inches or shorter than 52 inches?

• The numbers are equal

• More students are shorter

• More students are taller

• There is no data available

How does the number of students taller than 55 inches compare to those shorter than 55 inches?

• More students are shorter

• More students are taller

• There is no data available

• The numbers are equal

Which group of students is the tallest in Peter's class?

• Students who are 58 inches tall

• Students who are 48 inches tall

• Students who are 60 inches tall

• Students who are 52 inches tall

What is the benefit of moving data from a table to a line plot?

• It makes the data harder to understand

• It changes the data values

• It allows for easier data analysis and question answering

• It removes unnecessary data