Scatter Plots

Scatter Plots

Grade 5 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the pattern I see in a scatter plot, like if the points go up, down, or have no pattern.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Statistics - Making a scatter plot

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of hours spent practicing the piano and the score on a piano recital. As the number of hours increases, the scores tend to increase. How would you describe the pattern? A scatter plot shows the relationship between the age of a car and its value. As the age of the car increases, the value tends to decrease. How would you describe the pattern? A scatter plot shows the relationship between shoe size and the number of pets a person owns. The points on the scatter plot appear to be randomly scattered. How would you describe the pattern?

Teacher Guide

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