In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from the chapter on Extending Fraction Equivalence to Fractions Greater Than 1, students learn to create and interpret line plots using data expressed as fractions and mixed numbers. They practice converting mixed numbers to fractions and comparing fractions on a number line before applying those skills to plot real-world measurement data in eighths of a mile. Students then solve word problems by reading and analyzing the completed line plot.
Section 1
Creating a Line Plot with Fractional Data
To create a line plot from a data set, first draw a horizontal number line that spans the range of the data (from minimum to maximum value).
Determine an appropriate fractional scale (e.g., halves, fourths, eighths) by finding a common denominator for the data points.
Title the plot, label the number line, and then plot each data point by placing an 'X' above its corresponding value on the number line.
Section 2
Solving Word Problems Using a Line Plot
To solve a word problem using a line plot, translate keywords from the problem into mathematical operations performed on the data values.
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Section 1
Creating a Line Plot with Fractional Data
To create a line plot from a data set, first draw a horizontal number line that spans the range of the data (from minimum to maximum value).
Determine an appropriate fractional scale (e.g., halves, fourths, eighths) by finding a common denominator for the data points.
Title the plot, label the number line, and then plot each data point by placing an 'X' above its corresponding value on the number line.
Section 2
Solving Word Problems Using a Line Plot
To solve a word problem using a line plot, translate keywords from the problem into mathematical operations performed on the data values.
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