Pictographs and Bar Graphs

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that uses bars to show the quantity of different categories. The length of each bar represents the amount.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, look at the pictures and count how many items each picture represents to find the total for each category.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height or length of each bar to determine the quantity it represents for each category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does it mean if one category has more pictures than another in a pictograph?

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It means that the category with more pictures has a higher quantity or number of items compared to the other category.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What does it mean if one bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a greater quantity than the category represented by the shorter bar.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you find the difference between two categories in a bar graph?

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To find the difference, subtract the height of the shorter bar from the height of the taller bar.

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What is the purpose of using graphs like pictographs and bar graphs?

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Graphs like pictographs and bar graphs help to visually represent data, making it easier to compare and understand information.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key in a pictograph explains what each picture or symbol represents in terms of quantity.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the scale in a bar graph?

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The scale in a bar graph shows the values represented on the vertical or horizontal axis, helping to understand the quantity of each category.

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