Lesson 15 Create Line Plots
Let’s represent data in line plots.
Warm-up Number Talk: Subtraction within 50
Find the value of each expression mentally.
Activity 1 Measure and Plot Pencil Lengths
Measure the pencils in centimeters. Work with a partner and check each other’s measurements. Record each measurement in the table.
pencil length (cm)
Create a line plot to represent the lengths of all the pencils in your group.
Activity 2 Plot Pencil Lengths
Group C | pencil length (centimeters) |
---|---|
Andre | |
Clare | |
Diego | |
Elena | |
Han | |
Jada | |
Kiran | |
Noah | |
Priya | |
Tyler |
Use this data to create a line plot.
Practice Problem
Problem 1
The line plot shows the lengths of some pencils in centimeters.
How long is the longest pencil? How long is the shortest?
What is the most common pencil length?