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5.171 Create and Interpret Stem and Leaf Plots Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 5.171 Create and Interpret Stem and Leaf Plots. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Skill description: Select the expression, equation, or representation that numerical data in a stem-and-leaf plot and identify the display to answer questions about the distribution. Choose the probability or sample space that correctly represents the situation. Corresponding standards: VA 5.16a,b.

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Grade 5

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Math

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A student copied the data 36, 38, 40, 41, 41, and 47 as Stem 3: leaves 6 8; Stem 4: leaves 0 1 7. What is the first mistake to fix?
AThe plot should include two 1 leaves on stem 4.
BThe plot should put 47 on stem 3.
CThe plot should remove the 0 leaf on stem 4.
DThe plot should change stem 3 leaves to 3 6 8.
Solution & Explanation:The data have two values of 41, so stem 4 needs two leaves of 1. The copied plot only has one.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Plot A: Key: stem 2 with leaf 8 means 28; Stem 2: leaves 8; Stem 3: leaves 2 4 8; Stem 4: leaves 2. Plot B: Key: stem 3 with leaf 0 means 30; Stem 3: leaves 0 1 5 9; Stem 4: leaves 3. Which statement is true?
APlot B has the greater range and the smaller greatest value.
BBoth plots have the same greatest value and range.
CPlot A has the greater greatest value and the smaller range.
DPlot B has the greater greatest value, but Plot A has the greater range.
Solution & Explanation:Plot A's greatest value is 42 and range is 14. Plot B's greatest value is 43 and range is 13, so B has the greater greatest value while A has the greater range.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
The stem-and-leaf plot shows values. Key: stem 4 with leaf 3 means 43; Stem 4: leaves 3 4; Stem 5: leaves 0 3 4 7; Stem 6: leaves 5 7 8 9. Which list of values is represented by the plot?
A43, 44, 50, 53, 54, 57, 65, 67, 68, 69
B43, 44, 50, 53, 54, 57, 65, 67, 68
C53, 54, 57, 60, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69
D4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6
Solution & Explanation:Use each stem as the tens digit and each leaf as the ones digit. The values are 43, 44, 50, 53, 54, 57, 65, 67, 68, 69.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 5.16a (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: VA 5.16a,b. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the expression, equation, or representation that numerical data in a stem-and-leaf plot and identify the display to answer questions about the distribution. Choose the probability or sample space that correctly represents the situation. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: VA 5.16a,b. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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