Put an X above the matching mark for each measurement. Count X's to answer how-many questions. For longest minus shortest, subtract the two fractions.
line plota number line with an X for each measurement
datathe measurements you collect
eighth inchone of 8 equal parts of an inch
differencehow much longer one is than another
Watch for: Putting an X on the wrong mark, like 3/8 on 3/4. Missing a measurement, or plotting one twice. Subtracting both tops and bottoms when finding longest minus shortest.
At home: Measure a few pencils or crayons to the nearest eighth inch, then plot them together on a line drawn on paper.
Sample sheet and answer key
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 4 · Line plots with fractions · 4.MD.B.4
NameDate
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Ribbon lengths
The class cut ribbons (in inches). Plot each one.
⅛, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ¾, ¾, ⅞, ⅞, 1
How many ribbons are ½ inch?
Longest minus shortest?
How many ribbons?
Water in each cup
Each X is one cup (in cups of water).
How many cups have ¼ cup?
Total water in the ½-cup cups?
Sheet
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 4 · Line plots with fractions · 4.MD.B.4
Answer key
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Ribbon lengths
The class cut ribbons (in inches). Plot each one.
⅛, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, ¾, ¾, ⅞, ⅞, 1
How many ribbons are ½ inch?0
Longest minus shortest?7/8 in
How many ribbons?11
Water in each cup
Each X is one cup (in cups of water).
How many cups have ¼ cup?5
Total water in the ½-cup cups?1 cups
Answer key
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.