Graphing Dot Plots

Grade 145 min

Learning Objective

I can make a dot plot to show how many of each thing there are.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Make a Dot Plot | Math with Mr. J

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Five friends were asked how many pets they have. Here are their answers: 1, 0, 2, 1, 1. Draw a dot plot to show this data. Some kids were asked how many hours of TV they watch each day. Here are the answers: 2, 3, 2, 0, 2. Draw a dot plot to show this data. A group of people were asked how many cups of water they drink each day. Here are the answers: 4, 5, 4, 6, 4. Draw a dot plot to show this data.

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