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Explore this video entitled "Bear’s Birthday Gift" to learn more about sorting objects.
Test Your Skills
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.
Flower Types |
Number of Friends (tallies) |
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Roses |
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Daisies |
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Tulips |
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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.
Dessert Choices |
Number of Children (tallies) |
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Cake |
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Cookies |
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Ice Cream |
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Fruit |
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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.