School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic A. Data Displays

Indicator 1. Collect, organize, and display data

Objective b. Organize and display data in stem-and-leaf plots

Assessment limit: Use no more than 20 data points and whole numbers (0 – 100)

Selected Response Item

This line plot shows the number of fish on twelve fishing boats

Four more fishing boats have 176, 163, 176, and 168 fish.

Which line plot correctly shows the new data added to the given line plot?





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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 20 data points and whole numbers (0 – 100)
Resources for Objective 4.A.1.b:
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