What is the primary purpose of recording data?

To collect and document information in an organized manner for easy retrieval and use.

True or False: The initial method of counting students' travel preferences is more efficient than using labeled boxes for tokens.

False. The improved method using labeled boxes is quicker and more efficient.

Fill in the blanks: A teacher can track travel preferences by having students place a token in boxes labeled ___, ___, ___, and ___.

Bus, bike, car, walk

Riddle: I help organize information, making data clear to see. What am I?

A table

What is an example of a real-life application of data handling mentioned in the content?

Cricket scoreboards recording statistics like runs and wickets.

In the improved method of recording data, what does each token represent?

Each token represents a student's choice of travel mode.

Why is it important to have an organized way to record data?

It allows for easy access and interpretation of information when needed.

Organizing data helps in making it easier to understand by ___ it into a specific order.

Arranging

Tally marks are grouped in sets of ___ to simplify counting.

Five

What method is suggested for counting student choices instead of using pebbles?

Making a table with ticks for each choice.

Fill in the blank: A table helps to collect and organize information by ___ responses.

Counting

I am a way to quickly see how many people chose each option, but counting marks by hand can be exhausting. What am I?

Tally marks

How do you find the total number of students based on tally marks?

Count all the ticks across all choices.

What is the advantage of organizing data in numerical order?

It allows for easier comparison and understanding of the data.

How many more people like green tea than coffee?

One more person likes green tea than coffee.

True or False: A pictograph can only represent whole numbers.

False. A pictograph can represent parts of objects as well.

What is the total number of people surveyed?

The total number of people surveyed is 40.

Riddle: I can show you how many students play different sports, but I am not a number. What am I?

A pictograph.

Fill in the blank: In the example, baseball is played by ___ students.

6

How many people liked tea?

The number of people who liked tea is 19.

Which sport is played by the least number of students according to the pictograph?

Basketball is played by 3 students, which is the least.

In a pictograph, if one picture represents 10 items, how many items are represented by 4 pictures?

40 items are represented by 4 pictures.