It always seems like textbooks like to teach you a topic, give an extremely easy example problem and then give you a twist on your homework problems. Trying to understand a Stem and Leaf Plot with Decimals is one of these tricks. The example is easy, everything is in order and fits nicely, and then […]
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Definition of Stem and Leaf Plot
The official definition of stem and leaf plot is: A way to graphically represent a data set in ascending order by categorizing the data in which part of the number is shown on the left and called a “Stem” and the last digit is shown on the right and called a “Leaf.” Blah, blah, blah, […]
Stemplot With Decimals
“Stemplot” is just another way to say Stem and Leaf Plot. The Stem is main part of the diagram, hence it has become shorthand to just mention a stemplot. Regardless, you treat them the same. Stemplots are a very robust and effective way to illustrate data, even though they look quite simple. Stemplots can take […]
Stem and Leaf Plot Games
You probably know the basics of Stem and Leaf Plots. You take some boring list of data points, order them from smallest to largest, and slap them on a plot. If you’re really on top of your game you’ll include a title and a key. It’s not too bad. But then you have to learn […]
Stem and Leaf Plot Activities
Having trouble learning stem and leaf plots? Try some activities! If you are trying to learn stem and leaf plots, here are a few activities you can do to help understand the topic better.Whether you are a student trying to grasp a topic, a teacher trying to engage with your students, or a […]
Back to Back Stem and Leaf Plot
So you know that Stem and Leaf Plots are great at taking a big list of numbers and organizing them in an easy to read fashion. You might even know about how if there are lots of data points you can use a Split Stem and Leaf Plot to separate the data even further, giving […]
Split Stem and Leaf Plot
Stem and Leaf Plots do a great job of organizing a list of numbers into an easy to read format. But what happens when there are a LOT of numbers in a set? That’s where the Split Stem and Leaf Plot comes in handy. A Split Stem and Leaf Plot takes an ordinary stem and […]
Stem and Leaf Plot Key
Stem and Leaf Plots are a great way to organize lists of numbers in an appealing way. They take long lists of data points and organizing them. But, as with any plot or graph, some context is needed. A Key (or Legend) is used with a stem and leaf plot to give this context. A […]
Stem and Leaf Plot Definition
Stem and leaf plots are used to graphically show sets of data in a clear, visual way. Instead of having many different numbers in a single list, these plots are used to order, organize, and gather statistical information from the set. Like most graphs, they make a complicated, unorganized mess of information and make it […]