The chart is divided into ten columns with a time scale. The time scale given here are 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, and 6/22. The scale is in increment of 7 days. The current date is 11 May.

The project manager lists all activities needed to complete the work, estimates the time required for each step, records the progress on the chart, and checks the progress against the time scale on the chart to keep the project moving on schedule.

The list of activities includes:

  1. Get Funding Approval

  2. Remove Chairs and Tables from Room

  3. Buy New Floor Tiles

  4. Move Tables and Chairs to Carpentry Shop

  5. Remove Old Floor Tiles

  6. Install New Tiles

  7. Rework Tables and Chairs

  8. Return Tables and Chairs to Classroom

  9. Reinstall Tables and Chairs

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