Let’s go step by step to answer each question using the line plot.
The line plot shows how many families keep each pet:
- Dogs: 5 X’s → 5 families
- Rabbits: 3 X’s → 3 families
- Cats: 4 X’s → 4 families
- Turtles: 2 X’s → 2 families
Now let’s answer each question:
1) Which animal is kept as a pet by just two families on Sesame Street?
→ Look for the pet with exactly 2 X’s. That’s turtles.
2) How many families keep a pet cat?
→ Count the X’s above “cat” — there are 4.
3) Which is the most preferred pet on Sesame Street?
→ The pet with the most X’s is dogs (5). So dogs are the most preferred.
4) How many families keep a pet rabbit?
→ Count the X’s above “rabbit” — there are 3.
5) How many families in total keep pets?
→ Add up all the X’s:
Dogs (5) + Rabbits (3) + Cats (4) + Turtles (2) = 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 4 = 12; 12 + 2 = 14
So, 14 families in total.
Final Answer:
1) Turtle
2) 4
3) Dog
4) 3
5) 14
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plot worksheet 3rd grade.
