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Birthday gifts!

Select the correct answer.

Action

Making conclusions

We can make a conclusion about the data in tally tables.

A gardener wanted to plant flowers that butterflies like. He asked other gardeners: “What flowers do butterflies like?”

Their answers were collected and shared in a tally table.

Let’s explore the tally table, “Flowers Butterflies Like” to help make a conclusion.

The choices are roses, daisies, and tulips.

Flowers Butterflies Like

Flower Types

Number of Friends (tallies)

Roses

Daisies

Tulips

We can use the tally table above, to draw a conclusion and help us make a decision about which flower the gardener should plant.

Task: Flowers butterflies like

Let’s complete the fill-in-the-blank activity to make decisions and conclusions to help the gardener.

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Consolidation

Favourite desserts

An event planner is planning a community event. They wanted to know what dessert they should make for the children attending.

The children were asked, “What is your favourite type of dessert?”

Their answers were tallied here.

Favourite Desserts

Dessert Choices

Number of Children (tallies)

Cake

Cookies

Ice Cream

Fruit

Task: Favourite desserts

Let’s complete the fill-in-the-blank activity to make decisions and conclusions to help the party company.

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

Reflect on the following question:

How did the information in the tally table help you decide which dessert should be made?

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.