The Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions for Connecting the Dots help students solve statistics questions from the 2026-27 Ganita Prakash Part 2 textbook.

  • 29 solved questions cover mean, median, outliers, dot plots and double-bar graphs.
  • Activity questions include clear method steps instead of invented class data.
  • Source charts are explained with the exact reading rule students need.

Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 Connecting the Dots NCERT Solutions 2026-27

Each Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 NCERT solution follows the latest Ganita Prakash Part 2 chapter and keeps every data calculation visible.

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Connecting the Dots Topics Covered in Class 7 Maths Chapter 5

Connecting the Dots introduces statistics through real data. Students learn to ask statistical questions, calculate arithmetic mean, find median, spot outliers and read dot plots, double-bar graphs and infographics.

TopicWhat students practise
Mean and medianFinding a representative value for data sets with and without outliers.
Dot plotsReading spread, clusters, minimum, maximum and repeated values.
Double-bar graphsComparing two groups across sports, temperatures, states or months.

Mean, Median and Outlier Rules for Connecting the Dots

Mean median and outlier rule for Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions

The mean uses every real value in the data. The median first sorts the data and then takes the middle. When one value is very high or very low, the median often represents the group better.

Dot Plot and Bar Graph Checklist for Class 7 Statistics

Dot plot and bar graph checklist for Connecting the Dots Class 7 Maths

For a dot plot, count how many dots sit above each value. For a double-bar graph, compare bars inside the same cluster before writing a conclusion.

Connecting the Dots Class 7 Maths Video Recap

Source: YouTube classroom solution video

How to Use the Connecting the Dots Solutions PDF

  • Start by deciding whether the question asks for mean, median, range or graph interpretation.
  • Ignore absent entries, but keep real zero values in the data.
  • Use the Expert Solution tab when a chart-based inference feels unclear.

Related Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 Resources

ResourceUse it forLink
NCERT Book PDFRead the official Connecting the Dots chapter.Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 NCERT Book PDF
NotesRevise mean, median, dot plots and graph rules quickly.Connecting the Dots Notes
Handwritten NotesUse neat revision notes before class tests.Connecting the Dots Handwritten Notes

Class 7 Maths Part 2 NCERT Solutions for All Chapters

ChapterNCERT Solutions
Chapter 1Geometric Twins NCERT Solutions
Chapter 2Operations with Integers NCERT Solutions
Chapter 3Finding Common Ground NCERT Solutions
Chapter 4Another Peek Beyond the Point NCERT Solutions
Chapter 5Connecting the Dots NCERT Solutions

Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 Question Cards

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All textbook prompts with Check Solution and Expert Solution tabsquestions-ncert-solutions-class-7-maths-part-2-chapter-5-connecting-the-dots.html

All NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 Connecting the Dots with Step-by-Step Solutions

Connecting the Dots Solution Cards

All 29 questions with collapsible Solution and Expert Solution. Tap a button to reveal the working.

What this PDF covers

Q 5.1

Shreyas counts the number of times he can bounce a ball on a bat before it falls. The data for 8 attempts is 6, 2, 9, 5, 4, 6, 3, 5. Calculate the average number of bounces.

Q 5.2

Try the bat-and-ball activity on your own. Collect data for 7 or more attempts and find the average.

Q 5.3

Identify a flowering plant near you. Track the number of flowers that bloom every day over a week. What is the average number of flowers per day?

Q 5.4

Nikhil's running times for a 100 m race are 17, 18, 17, 16, 19, 17, 18 seconds. Sunil's times are 20, 18, 18, 17, 16, 16, 17 seconds. Who on average ran quicker?

Q 5.5

The enrolment in a school during six consecutive years was 1555, 1670, 1750, 2013, 2040, 2126. Find the mean enrolment.

Q 5.6

Find the median of onion prices in Yahapur and Wahapur.

Q 5.7

Sanskruti recorded domestic animals and pets at home. The data is 0, 1, 0, 4, 8, 0, 0, 2, 1, 1, 5, 3, 4, 0, 0, absent, 10, 25, 2, absent, 2, 4. Find the mean and median. How would you describe this data?

Q 5.8

Rintu's date-palm tree heights in feet are 50, 45, 43, 52, 61, 63, 46, 55, 60, 55, 59, 56, 56, 49, 54, 65, 66, 51, 44, 58, 60, 54, 52, 57, 61, 62, 60, 60, 67. Fill the dot plot, mark mean and median, describe the heights, and say how many trees are shorter than the average.

Q 5.9

Daily water usage from a tap was 5.6, 8, 3.09, 12.9, 6.5, 12.1, 11.3, 20.5, 7.4 litres. Can the mean or median lie between 25 and 30? Can either be less than the minimum or greater than the maximum?

Q 5.10

Baby weights in kg are: boys 3.5, 4.1, 2.6, 3.2, 3.4, 3.8 and girls 4.0, 3.1, 3.4, 3.7, 2.5, 3.4. Fill the dot plot and compare the data.

Q 5.11

The dot plots of another Grade 5 section are shown. Share observations and compare the two sections.

Q 5.12

Weights of sumo wrestlers are 295.2, 250.7, 234.1, 221.0, 200.9 kg. Weights of ballet dancers are 40.3, 37.6, 38.8, 45.5, 44.1, 48.2 kg. Approximately how many times heavier is a sumo wrestler than a ballet dancer?

Q 5.13

The animal-speed infographic shows speeds in air, on land and in water. Can we call it a bar graph? Answer parts about scale, an interesting pair, and whether sailfish is about 4 times faster than a humpback whale.

Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Pages 122-123, Figure it Out 1.
Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Pages 122-123, Figure it Out 1.

Q 5.14

Preyashi asked Grade 5 and Grade 9 students to choose aquatic, aerial, spaceborne or none as a super power. Draw a double-bar graph and choose a scale.

Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 124, Figure it Out 2.
Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 124, Figure it Out 2.

Q 5.15

Temperatures over two days in Jodhpur are given for 12 am, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm. Draw a double-bar graph with scale 1 unit = 4 degree C. Guess the months.

Q 5.16

The clustered-bar graph shows electric vehicle registrations from 2022 to 2024. Fill Gujarat and Delhi from the table, describe changes, estimate Assam's increase, compare West Bengal, and check the Uttarakhand statement.

Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Pages 124-125, Figure it Out 4.
Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Pages 124-125, Figure it Out 4.

Q 5.17

The dot plots show the number of pockets on clothing for boys and girls. Decide which statements are true.

Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 129, Figure it Out 1.
Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 129, Figure it Out 1.

Q 5.18

The table shows points scored by players A, B and C in four games. Find A's average, decide whether C's mean uses 3 or 4 games, and identify the best performer.

Q 5.19

Two groups scored in a General Knowledge quiz. Group 1: 85, 76, 90, 85, 39, 48, 56, 95, 81, 75. Group 2: 68, 59, 73, 86, 47, 79, 90, 93, 86. Compare using mean and median.

Q 5.20

A colony survey recorded favourite sports for watching and participating. Cricket 1240 and 620, basketball 470 and 320, swimming 510 and 320, hockey 430 and 250, athletics 250 and 105. Draw a double-bar graph and write observations.

Q 5.21

For 17 heights in cm: 106, 110, 123, 125, 117, 120, 112, 115, 110, 120, 115, 102, 115, 115, 109, 115, 101. Divide the class into two equal groups around a height. Guess their age from the height table.

Q 5.22

Describe the mean and median of heights of your class. Visualise the heights on a dot plot.

Q 5.23

Two Grade 7 sections each have 15 boys and 15 girls. One section has mean height 154.2 cm. What must be true about the mean height of the other section?

Q 5.24

Standing tall in the storm: use the skyscraper infographic to estimate values for New York, Tokyo and London, and check three statements about Mumbai and Hong Kong.

Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 131, Figure it Out 8.
Source figure from NCERT Class 7 Ganita Prakash Part 2, Page 131, Figure it Out 8.

Q 5.25

Estimate and then measure objects such as a pen, eraser, palm, geometry box and math notebook. Draw a double-bar graph and find the average positive difference.

Q 5.26

Aditi's Sudoku times in seconds are 410, 400, 370, 340, 360, 400, 320, 330, 310 for Week 1 and 320, 290, 380, 280, 270, 230, 220, 240 for Week 2. Construct a dot plot and describe mean and median.

Q 5.27

Individual project: compare sentence lengths in two textbooks or analyse names in your class.

Q 5.28

Long-term project: track how many times you step out of your house each day for a month, and ask another person to do the same.

Q 5.29

Small-group project: analyse family heights or estimate one minute and three minutes, then combine group data.

Connecting the Dots Class 7 Maths NCERT Solutions FAQs

Ques. What does Connecting the Dots Class 7 Maths teach?

Ans. It teaches statistical questions, mean, median, outliers, dot plots, double-bar graphs and data interpretation.

Ques. How many questions are solved in the Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 PDF?

Ans. The PDF covers 29 textbook prompts, including numerical questions, graph questions and project-style activities.

Ques. What is the difference between mean and median?

Ans. Mean is the sum divided by the number of values. Median is the middle value after arranging the data.

Ques. Is the Class 7 Maths Chapter 5 PDF updated for 2026-27?

Ans. Yes. The solutions follow the 2026-27 Ganita Prakash Part 2 chapter Connecting the Dots.