Problem Solving
How do you use what you have learned to solve problems?
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Practice!
Goal: Apply what you have learned about creating line plots to solve a word problem.
Word Problem Solving Steps
- Read the problem.
- Look for important information.
- Create a line plot.
- Choose a way to solve.
- Solve and label your answer.
The class is continuing to learn how to create and read line plots. They are getting ready for the construction to begin on the ramp. Their teacher wants the students to create a line plot to help organize the different types of workers who will be at the school. Let's use the information we have to create a line plot! Click each box to show the X's for each worker.
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 Iron Worker |
 Cement Mason |
 Painter |
 Plumber |
Using the plot chart above, answer the following question.
Which type of construction job occurs the MOST often?
That's right! Painter is the job that occurs the most often, represented by 4 X's.
That's incorrect. Remember, the job that occurs most often will have the most X's in the line plot.
Using the line plot above, answer the following question.
How many construction workers are there all together on this project?
That's right! There are 10 workers on this project.
That's incorrect. Remember to count all the Xs on the line plot to find the total number of workers.
Using the line plot above, answer the following question.
Which construction job has 2 workers?
That's right! There are 2 plumbers on this project.
That's incorrect. Remember to look for the job that has 2 X's.
Using the line plot above, answer the following question
How many cement masons are there on this project?
That's right! There are 3 cement masons on this job!
That’s incorrect. Remember to count the number of X's shown for that job.
Great job! We will continue to learn more about line plots.