Here is the step-by-step solution to complete your line graph worksheet.
Step 1: Set up the Title and Labels
First, we need to label the graph so people know what it shows.
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Title: Write
"Number of Absentees by Grade" on the line at the top.
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Horizontal Axis (Bottom): This axis represents the different grades. Label it
"Grade". Under the grid lines, write
1, 2, 3, 4, and
5 from left to right.
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Vertical Axis (Left Side): This axis represents the number of students. Label it
"Number of Students".
Step 2: Choose a Scale
Look at your data numbers: 15, 6, 18, 6, and 9. The highest number is 18.
You have 10 boxes going up on the grid. A good scale would be to count by
2s.
* Start at 0 at the bottom corner.
* Mark the lines going up as:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Step 3: Plot the Points
Now, find where each grade meets its number of absent students and put a dot there.
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Grade 1 (15 students): Go to "1" on the bottom. Go straight up until you are halfway between the line for 14 and the line for 16. Put a dot there.
2.
Grade 2 (6 students): Go to "2" on the bottom. Go straight up to the line labeled 6. Put a dot there.
3.
Grade 3 (18 students): Go to "3" on the bottom. Go straight up to the line labeled 18. Put a dot there.
4.
Grade 4 (6 students): Go to "4" on the bottom. Go straight up to the line labeled 6. Put a dot there.
5.
Grade 5 (9 students): Go to "5" on the bottom. Go straight up until you are halfway between the line for 8 and the line for 10. Put a dot there.
Step 4: Connect the Dots
Take a ruler and draw straight lines connecting the dots in order:
* Connect the dot for Grade 1 to Grade 2.
* Connect Grade 2 to Grade 3.
* Connect Grade 3 to Grade 4.
* Connect Grade 4 to Grade 5.
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Final Answer:
To complete the worksheet, perform the following actions on the graph paper:
1.
Title: Write
"Number of Absentees by Grade" at the top.
2.
X-Axis Label: Write
"Grade" under the horizontal arrow. Mark the vertical grid lines as
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
3.
Y-Axis Label: Write
"Number of Students" next to the vertical arrow. Mark the horizontal grid lines counting by 2s:
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
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Plot Points: Place dots at these coordinates:
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(1, 15) — Halfway between 14 and 16 above Grade 1.
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(2, 6) — On the line for 6 above Grade 2.
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(3, 18) — On the line for 18 above Grade 3.
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(4, 6) — On the line for 6 above Grade 4.
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(5, 9) — Halfway between 8 and 10 above Grade 5.
5.
Connect: Draw straight lines connecting the dots from left to right.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable line graph worksheet.
