PICTOGRAMS

Use picture symbols to represent data and read pictogram charts.

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READING PICTOGRAMS

A pictogram uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each symbol stands for a certain number - this is called the key. For example, if each 🍎 = 2 apples, then three apples = 🍎🍎½. Always check the key before reading any pictogram!

Each 🍎 = 2 apples. Row has 🍎🍎🍎 = ?

1Each symbol represents 2

23 symbols × 2 = 6 apples

= 6

Half symbol = half the value: 🍎🍎½ = ?

12 full symbols = 4

2Half symbol = 1

34 + 1 = 5

= 5

LEADER TIP

Each picture must represent the same amount. Start with 1:1, then move to symbols worth 2, 5, or 10.

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