Interpreting Line Graphs and Analyzing Trends

Miss Pacelle introduces line graphs, focusing on interpreting data and analyzing trends. The lesson covers constructing line graphs, plotting points, and understanding axes. Various examples are used to illustrate how to read and interpret line graphs, including analyzing trends and changes in data. The video concludes with a review of key concepts and encourages students to revisit the material if needed.

What is the essential question you should be able to answer by the end of the lesson?

• How can you use a line graph to interpret data?

• How can you use a bar graph to interpret data?

• How can you use a scatter plot to interpret data?

• How can you use a pie chart to interpret data?

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.D.10

What do line graphs typically show?

• Data that remains constant

• Data that changes over time

• Data that is qualitative

• Data that is categorical

What is the first step in constructing a line graph?

• Analyzing the data

• Choosing a number scale

• Drawing the axes

• Plotting the points

In the push-ups graph, between which days is the greatest change observed?

• Monday and Tuesday

• Tuesday and Wednesday

• Wednesday and Thursday

• Friday and Saturday

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is being measured in the temperature graph of New York City?

• Mobile phone sales

• Temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit

• Number of push-ups

• Average monthly rainfall

In the rainfall graph, what is the difference in inches of rain between the two cities in July?

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch

• 0 inches

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.B.5

What year had the least amount of mobile phone sales?

• 2013

• 2014

• 2011

• 2010

Tags

CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

How many seals were counted in 2010 according to the seal count graph?

• 30

• 35

• 25

• 40

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CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

What is the overall trend in the average hours of sun per day graph?

• Hours of sun increase in winter and decrease in summer

• Hours of sun decrease in summer and increase in winter

• Hours of sun remain constant throughout the year

• Hours of sun increase in summer and decrease in winter

In which month did we see the least amount of sun per day?

• November

• February

• December

• January