Which table is correct?

key notes

What is a Table?

  • A table is a way to organize information.
  • It has rows (across) and columns (down).
  • It helps us read and compare easily.

📊 Understanding a Table

  • Each row shows a group of information.
  • Each column shows one type of information.
  • The top row often tells what each column means (headings).

✔️ What Makes a Table Correct?

  • The information matches the picture or data.
  • The numbers are correct.
  • Each item is placed in the right row and column.
  • The table is neat and easy to read.

🔍 How to Check Which Table is Correct

  • 👀 Look carefully at the picture or objects.
  • 🔢 Count the items correctly.
  • 📋 Compare with the table.
  • ✔️ Choose the table that matches the count.

🎯 Example

  • If there are 3 apples and 2 bananas:
    • The correct table shows:
      • Apples → 3
      • Bananas → 2

💡 Tips for Students

  • Count slowly and carefully.
  • Use your finger to point while counting.
  • Double-check your answer 👍

Learn with an example

Rob found the following items in the shed:

✏️He wanted to know how many of each item there were, so he made a table of the items he found. Which is his table?

Count the rubbish bins in the picture. There are 5 rubbish bins.

Count the shovels in the picture. There is 1 shovel.

Now find the table that shows 5 rubbish bins and 1 shovel. Find the number under each item.

This table shows 5 rubbish bins and 2 shovels. This is not the correct table.

This table shows 5 rubbish bins and 1 shovel. This is the correct table.

Grace went to the local hardware store and bought the following items:

✏️She wanted to know how many of each item there were, so she made a table of the items she bought. Which is her table?

Count the hammers in the picture. There is 1 hammer.

Count the torches in the picture. There is 1 torch.

Now find the table that shows 1 hammer and 1 torch. Find the number under each item.

This table shows 2 hammers and 1 torch. This is not the correct table.

This table shows 1 hammer and 1 torch. This is the correct table.

Paul cleaned out the closet and found:

✏️He wanted to know how many of each item there were, so he made a table of the items he found. Which is his table?

Count the jackets in the picture. There are 2 jackets.

Count the T-shirts in the picture. There are 3 T-shirts.

Now find the table that shows 2 jackets and 3 T-shirts. Find the number under each item.

This table shows 2 jackets and 3 T-shirts. This is the correct table.

This table shows 2 jackets and 5 T-shirts. This is not the correct table.

Let’s practice!