Line Plots (a)
Look at the line plot below, which shows how many miles Anderson ran each week. What is the highest number of miles Anderson ran in one week?
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 miles
What is a line plot?
A line plot is a measurement of data that shows the frequency of something happening.
What is a frequency chart?
A frequency chart is a list, table or graph that also displays the frequency of something happening.
The line plot below shows the ages of multiple children at a party. What is the sum of the youngest two children's ages?
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10 years
In the month of April, Issac drinks 2 cups of milk a day. How many quarts does Issac drink in April?
15 quarts of milk
Look at the line plot below, which shows how many miles Anderson ran each week. How many miles has he ran overall?
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
73 miles
What does a line plot have?
a) number line
b) dots to represent frequencies
c) data
d) all of the above
d)
Can a frequency chart be turned into a line plot? Write True or False
True
The line plot below shows the ages of multiple children at a party. There weren't any children of 3 certain ages at the party. Find the ages.
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5, 8, 11
An elephant weights 4.068 tons.
How many pounds does the elephant weigh?
8,136 pounds
Challenge: Look at the line plot below, which shows how many miles Anderson ran each week. What is the average amount of miles that he runs each week?
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
6 and 1/12 miles
Challenge: How do you convert a line plot into a frequency chart?
( Editors will decide if response is valid )
Daily Double: Convert the line plot below into a frequency chart.
Average Lifespan of a Dog
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10 12.5 15 17.5 20
Editors will verify if an answer is correct.
The line plot below shows the ages of multiple children at a party. What is the average age of all the children at the party?
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10 years and 11 months or 10 and 11/12 years
How many inches are in a 3/11 of a mile?
17280 inches