Grade 3

What is a tally?

tally

A mark used to keep count as you go.

For example

Make one tally mark for each bus that passes the school gate.

In Grade 3

Children keep a running count with tally marks while the data is still coming in.

Watch out for

Children often forget to draw the fifth mark across the group. Grouping in fives is what makes a tally quick to count.

Say it at home

Count something over a week with tally marks, crossing each fifth one.

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