READING GRAPHS

Read and interpret bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts to extract information.

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BAR CHARTS AND HOW TO READ THEM

A bar chart uses rectangular bars to show amounts. The taller the bar, the bigger the number. Always read the scale on the y-axis (the side going up) carefully. Compare bars by looking at their heights.

Read the bar chart: Ice cream flavours

1Find the tallest bar > most popular flavour

2Read the y-axis to find how many

3Chocolate = 8, Vanilla = 5, Strawberry = 3

= 8

How many more chose Chocolate than Strawberry?

1Chocolate = 8, Strawberry = 3

28 − 3 = 5 more

= 5

LEADER TIP

Start with topics students care about - favourite sports, pets, snacks. When data is personal, reading graphs becomes exciting.

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

Data Detective

Sort & Count

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