A table tells a story

Three plants were measured on the same day:

Plant Height in centimeters
A 10
B 12,5
C 11

The table organizes the information. To compare, we need to use the same unit. Draw three bars from a common line; each centimeter on paper can represent one centimeter in height.

Garden Challenge

Which plant is tallest? What is the difference between the highest and the lowest?

Check the analysis

Plant B is the tallest, at 12,5 centimeters. The difference for plant A is 12,5 − 10 = 2,5 centimeters.

Your turn: measure three objects, record the unit and create a table. Explain to someone what you discovered.