Standard #: MA.5.S.7.2 (Archived Standard)


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Differentiate between continuous and discrete data, and determine ways to represent those using graphs and diagrams.


Remarks


For instance, if growth of a plant over time is measured, the data is continuous because time is measured continuously and a line graph is appropriate. However, if the number of students present in the classroom per day is recorded, these data are discrete (countable) and a bar graph is appropriate.

 

Students may use a Venn Diagram to represent a data set.



General Information

Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 5
Body of Knowledge: Statistics
Supporting Idea: Data Analysis - Data Analysis
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

Test Item Specifications

    Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC item(s)
    Also assesses MA.5.A.4.2 Construct and describe a graph showing continuous data, such as a graph of a quantity that changes over time.

    Clarification :

    Students will identify the appropriate graph to represent a set of continuous or discrete data.

    Students will identify a set of discrete or continuous data.

    Students will identify reasons why a set of data is discrete or continuous.

    Content Limits :
    Items may include only the first quadrant in a graph.

    Items may include the terms continuous and discrete.

    Items may include frequency tables, single bar graphs, double bar graphs, pictographs, line plots, line graphs, and/or Venn diagrams.
    Stimulus Attributes :
    Graphics must be used in all these items.
    Response Attributes :
    Options may include graphic displays of a set of data.

    Items will not include data that results in negative values.


Sample Test Items (1)

Test Item # Question Difficulty Type
Sample Item 1 A veterinarian measured the mass of a newborn kitten each day for 6 days. The results are shown in the table below.

Chart

Which graph is the best representation of the data in the table?

 N/A MC: Multiple Choice


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