Understanding Graphs and Line Plots

Mrs. Gorsky introduces line plots, reviewing bar graphs and pictographs first. She explains the components of line plots and demonstrates how to create and analyze them using examples. The lesson concludes with encouragement to explore and create questions about graphs.

What is the purpose of a title in a bar graph?

• To make the graph look attractive

• To provide a snapshot of the graph's topic

• To confuse the viewer

• To add more data to the graph

In a pictograph, what does the key help us determine?

• The value of each picture

• The scale of the graph

• The title of the graph

• The color of the graph

How is data represented in a line plot?

• Using bars

• Using pictures

• Using X's or dots

• Using numbers

Which pet received the most votes in the line plot example?

• Cat

• Dog

• Bunny

• Turtle

How many total votes were recorded in the pets line plot?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

Which two pets combined have a total of five votes?

• Cat and Turtle

• Dog and Bunny

• Bunny and Turtle

• Dog and Cat

In the sunflower line plot, which measurement was recorded the most?

• 7 inches

• 6 inches

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

How many sunflowers were measured at 5 inches?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

Which sunflower measurement was the shortest?

• 7 inches

• 6 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

What is a tricky question you might encounter with line plots?

• Finding the most common measurement

• Counting the total number of measurements

• Identifying the longest measurement

• Determining the shortest measurement