Interpreting Line Plots Effectively

The video tutorial explains how to analyze a dataset of baby weights recorded on a line plot. It guides viewers through identifying the two heaviest babies and calculating the weight difference between them. The tutorial also covers understanding fractions, specifically eighths and fourths, in the context of weights. The final calculation reveals that the weight difference between the two heaviest babies is three-fourths of a pound.

How many babies' weights were recorded?

• 9

• 12

• 11

• 10

To what precision were the babies' weights rounded?

• Nearest 1/2 pound

• Nearest pound

• Nearest 1/8 pound

• Nearest 1/4 pound

What was the weight of the heaviest baby?

• 8 and 3/4 pounds

• 9 and 1/4 pounds

• 9 pounds

• 9 and 1/2 pounds

How was the weight of the heaviest baby represented?

• 9 and 2/8 pounds

• 9 pounds

• 9 and 3/8 pounds

• 9 and 1/2 pounds

What fraction is equivalent to 2/8, as used in the video?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1/4

Which of the following is not a correct representation of the heaviest baby's weight?

• 9 and 1/4 pounds

• 9 and 1/2 pounds

• Both 9 and 2/8 pounds and 9 and 1/4 pounds are correct

• 9 and 2/8 pounds

What was the weight of the second heaviest baby?

• 8 and 1/2 pounds

• 8 and 3/4 pounds

• 8 and 1/4 pounds

• 8 pounds

How did the instructor suggest setting up the calculation to find the weight difference?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What was the final calculated difference in weight between the two heaviest babies?

• 1 pound

• 1/4 pound

• 3/4 pound

• 1/2 pound

In terms of eighths, how was the weight difference represented?

• 6/8

• 5/8

• 4/8

• 7/8