Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a way to display data along a number line, showing how many times each value occurs.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you read a line plot?

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You look at the marks above the numbers to see how many times each number appears.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark represents one occurrence of a value.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you find the total number of items in a line plot?

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Add up all the marks above the numbers.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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What is the highest value in a line plot?

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The highest value is the number with the most marks above it.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does it mean if a number has no marks above it in a line plot?

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It means that number did not occur in the data.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you compare two values in a line plot?

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You can compare the number of marks above each value to see which one is greater.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to organize and display data clearly.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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How do you find the mode in a line plot?

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The mode is the value with the most marks above it.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the difference between a line plot and a bar graph?

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A line plot shows data along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to represent data.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4