Collecting and Organizing Measurement Data with a T Chart

This video tutorial teaches how to collect and organize measurement data using a T chart and frequency table. It explains the use of rulers to measure distances and record them as mixed numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of accurate data recording to avoid misunderstandings. It demonstrates how to organize data using a T chart and track data frequency with a frequency table.

What is a standardized tool used to measure distance?

• A compass

• A ruler

• A protractor

• A scale

How do you record a measurement of 3 whole units and three-quarters of a unit?

• 3.75

• 3 and 3/4

• 3 and 1/4

• 3.25

What is a common mistake when recording measurements?

• Using mixed numbers

• Missing labels

• Using decimals

• Using fractions

What is the purpose of a T chart?

• To measure distances

• To organize information

• To calculate averages

• To draw graphs

How should measurements be recorded on a T chart?

• As mixed numbers

• As whole numbers

• As fractions

• As decimals

What does a frequency table help you track?

• The sum of data

• The average of data

• The range of data

• The number of times each data number appears

Who reported a foot measurement of 7 and one-quarter inches?

• Sam

• Becky

• Steve

• Juan