Class 3 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 14: The Surajkund Fair⭐ Topic 1
Data from a Fair - Tally Marks
We collect and record data using tally marks, like counting how many people visited different stalls at a fair.
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A tally mark is a simple line used to count one item, and tally marks are grouped in sets of five, with the fifth mark crossing the first four.
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- A tally mark is a simple line used to count.
- Tally marks are grouped in sets of five.
- The fifth mark crosses the first four.
- We can record fair visitors using tally marks.
- Grouping in fives makes counting large totals easier.
- Data can be organised into a table after collecting.
- Tables show the most and least popular choices.
- Tally marks are a simple, visual way to count.
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data from a fair - tally marks