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Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 Facts & Worksheets

Line plots, sometimes referred to as dot plots, display data on a number line. In particular, they show the frequency of a particular data point.

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Line plots, sometimes referred to as dot plots, display data on a number line. In particular, they show the frequency of a particular data point.

See the fact file below for more information on the Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 or alternatively, you can download our 26-page Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • At the end of this module, students will be able to make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in whole numbers and fractions and use operations on fractions to solve problems involving information presented in line plots.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER:

  • When plotting line dot distributions, take note of the following:
    • Always check if the data in your line plot matches the tallied data
    • When dealing with proper fractions, it sometimes helps to convert them to improper fractions for easier addition/subtraction

THEORY:

  • Line plots, sometimes referred to as dot plots, display data on a number line. In particular, they show the frequency of a particular data point. Below is an example of a line plot of the number of hours of sleep Timothy receives in a week.

  • In a week, there are 7 days, hence the 7 dots that are present. The 2 dots above number 8 indicate that on two days, Timothy was able to sleep for 8 hours; the same can be said for the two dots above the number 7, which indicates that on two days, Timothy was able to sleep for 7 hours. In total for that week, Timothy was able to sleep for 3 + 6 + 7 + 7 + 8 + 8 + 9 = 48 hours.
  • From a given set of data, we can also construct our line graph. The amount of liquid present in 6 beakers is as follows: ¼, ½, ¼, ⅝, ¾, ⅞.
  • First, we convert the fractions to like fractions: 2/8, 4/8, 2/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8.
  • Since 2/8 appears twice, we put two dots over the 2/8 mark, and since the rest only appear once, we only put one dot over their respective marks. Doing so will give us the line plot down below:

Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 across 26 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Measurements and Data Line Plots CCSS 5.MD.2 worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the line plots, sometimes referred to as dot plots, which display data on a number line. In particular, they show the frequency of a particular data point.

Table of contents

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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