Mathematics Pacing Resource Document
4.DA.2
Standard: 4.DA.2: Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and
subtraction of fractions by using data displayed in line plots.
Teacher Background Information:
This standard provides a context for students to work with fractions by measuring objects to an eighth of an inch. Students are making a line plot of
this data and then adding and subtracting fractions based on data in the line plot.
Example:
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Ten students in Room 31 measured their pencils at the end of the day. They recorded their results on the line plot below.
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3 ½”
4”
4 ¼”
5 1/8”
5 1/2”
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Possible questions:
What is the difference in length from the longest to the shortest pencil?
If you were to line up all the pencils, what would the total length be?
If the 5 1/8” pencils are placed end to end, what would be their total length?
Process Standards to Emphasize with Instruction of 4.DA.2:
4.PS.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
4.PS.4: Model with mathematics.
4.PS.5: Use appropriate tools strategically.
4.PS.6: Attend to precision.
4.PS.7: Look for and make use of structure.
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4.DA.2
Standard: 4.DA.2: Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and
subtraction of fractions by using data displayed in line plots.
Lesson Plans/Print Activities:
Web-based Practice:
 Math Expressions: Unit 9: Lesson 16
 http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/interpret-line-plots
 https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-4-mathematics-module-5topic-e-lesson-28 Solve word problems with line plots.
 http://www.edhelper.com/math/graphs205.htm
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https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-4-mathematics-module-5topic-g-lesson-40 Solve word problems involving the multiplication of a
whole number and a fraction including those involving line plots.
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http://www.k5learning.com/sites/all/files/sample_lessons/Data%2
0Analysis%20Lineplots%20L3%20V1%20T1a/Data_Analysis_LinePlo
ts_L3_V1_T1a.swf Statistics Game
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http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/supportfiles/lengthofantslineplot.pdf Lesson seed
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http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/line-plots.html Online game
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http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/supportfiles/objectsinmydesklineplot.pdf Lesson seed
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Additional resources for 4.MD.4
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http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/line-plots-4md4.html
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http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/line-plots-g4.html
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4.DA.2
Standard: 4.DA.2: Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and
subtraction of fractions by using data displayed in line plots.
Item Bank:
1) Lisa recorded the approximate amount of time, in hours, it took her to do her homework each day for 15 days.
In the space below, create a line plot to represent Lisa’s data. Be sure to label the x-axis and title the line plot.
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2) Maria measures the lengths of ribbons. She records the lengths on the line plot as shown. She needs a total of 12 inches of ribbon.
Find three data points to create a combined length of 12 inches.
Ribbon Lengths
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Lengths (inches)
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(Readiness II)
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(Readiness I)
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