Using Line Plots to Compare Student Growth from Year to Year

This video tutorial teaches how to draw conclusions using line plots, focusing on student growth data. It explains how to interpret line plots, especially with fractional data, and compares growth between 4th and 5th graders. The tutorial demonstrates calculating total growth using fractions and concludes that 5th graders grow more in a year. The lesson emphasizes understanding data representation and making informed conclusions.

What is a common misunderstanding when working with line plots that include fractional data?

• Mixing up what the numbers represent

• Ignoring the marks above the line

• Misreading the data table

• Confusing the title of the line plot

How can line plots be helpful when comparing data?

• They organize data for easy comparison

• They eliminate the need for calculations

• They provide exact measurements

• They show data trends over decades

What does the top line plot represent in the comparison of student growth?

• 4th graders

• 3rd graders

• 6th graders

• 5th graders

How do you calculate the total growth for 4th graders using line plots?

• By subtracting the fractions

• By adding the fractions two at a time

• By multiplying the fractions

• By dividing the fractions

What conclusion can be drawn about the growth of 5th graders compared to 4th graders?

• 5th graders grow at the same rate as 4th graders

• 5th graders do not grow at all

• 5th graders grow less than 4th graders

• 5th graders grow more than 4th graders