1st Grade 1st Grade Tally Chart Worksheet
Count the tally marks — each group of five has a line through it — then answer the questions.
- Homework
- Centers
- Review
- Morning Work
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- Grade
- 1st Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Data & Graphs
- Topic
- reading tally marks (groups of five)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- homework, centers, review, morning work
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will read a tally chart by counting groups of five and answer comparison questions.
- Reading tally marks
- Counting by 5s then by 1s
- Comparing totals
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Use the tally chart to answer each question. A group of five has a line across it.
Sample questions
- How many sunny days were there?
- How many cloudy days were there?
- How many rainy days were there?
The PDF contains 5 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
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Reading tally marks
Tally marks record data quickly in groups of five — four lines with a diagonal line across them. To read them, count the fives first (5, 10, 15…), then add any leftover single marks. It’s a real-life counting skill.
How to use it
Count the crossed groups by 5, then count the extra single marks. Builds on bar graphs and pairs with picture graphs.
👩🏫 Teacher note
A bundle of five has a diagonal line across four. Count the fives first (5, 10...), then add the extra single marks.
🏠 Parent note
Count the crossed-out groups by 5, then count the leftover single marks.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Counting each mark by 1 instead of counting the group of five at once
- Missing the diagonal fifth mark
Answer Key
The total is given for each question.
⬇ Download Answer Key (PDF)Learn this skill first
Take the free lesson on data & graphs — worked examples and practice exercises, then come back to this worksheet.
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