SME
Grade 1 Math · Problem type
Tally chart
Use this for “How many took the survey?” in a tally chart.
Picture
Chose apples
7
Chose bananas
4
Chose grapes
6
Total: 17
Most: chose apples
This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.
Chose apples
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Chose bananas
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Chose grapes
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Students in all
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Number sentences
7 + 4 + 6 = 17
Good to know
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Each mark stands for one vote.
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The fifth mark crosses the other four, so you can count by 5s.
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Add every row to get the total.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
Chose apples: 7
Chose bananas: 4
Chose grapes: 6
FIND
students in all
Step 1 · Find students in all
7 + 4 + 6 = ?
Count the marks in each row. Add the rows.
Make a ten first: 4 + 6 = 10
10 + 7 = 17
Students in all: 17
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
7 + 4 + 6 = 17 ✓
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