GRADE 5 MATH · CHAPTER 4

Data, statistics & probability

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  1. Data

    Read counts from a fractional measurement plot

    Interpret a line plot whose measurement positions use halves and quarters.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

A line plot records plant lengths. Its mark counts are: 1/4 m: 2 marks 1/2 m: 3 marks 3/4 m: 1 marks Each mark represents one plant.

How many plants were measured in all?

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6

Add every mark count: 2 + 3 + 1 = 6 plants.

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