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A line plot shows the spread of all A line plot shows the spread of all the data on a number line.the data on a number line.

Easily identifies the mode.Easily identifies the mode. All line plots include:All line plots include:

- a title - a title

- a horizontal line- a horizontal line

- data displayed by use of X’s- data displayed by use of X’s

If numbers are used: Order the values from least If numbers are used: Order the values from least to greatest. (Note: some numbers may repeat). to greatest. (Note: some numbers may repeat).

If words are used: place data into categories.If words are used: place data into categories. Draw a number line and label with the Draw a number line and label with the

values/categories above (values/categories above (only use repeated only use repeated numbers/category once).numbers/category once).

Plot the values of each item on a number line by Plot the values of each item on a number line by placing an X above the value which it placing an X above the value which it corresponds.corresponds.

Continue to plot the values until all data is used. Continue to plot the values until all data is used. Repeated numbers: theRepeated numbers: the X is X is placed vertically placed vertically above the previous X. (See example next slide).above the previous X. (See example next slide).

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The following data set shows the hourly rates of The following data set shows the hourly rates of different workers, in dollars.different workers, in dollars.(10, 12, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 12, 12, 10, 40, 12,10, 8, (10, 12, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 12, 12, 10, 40, 12,10, 8, 11)11)Draw a line plot .Draw a line plot .

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1. Students scored the following on their test:

99, 82, 78, 85, 98, 82, 85, 78, 98, 82Draw a line plot.

2. Over 3 years several dogs had litters of puppies. Draw a line plot showing the number of puppies born.

8, 2, 4, 4, 6, 2, 1, 4, 6, 2

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1. Students were asked their favorite subject in Elementary school. Draw a line plot of the results.PE, PE, Math, Science, PE, Art, Music, Art, Math, PE, PE, Science, PE, Science

2. A group of First Graders were asked to name their favorite pet. Draw a line plot of their responses.

Dog, Hamster, Dog, Dog, Cat, Pony, Dog, Cat, Dog, Snake, Dog