Picture Graphs

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What is a picture graph?

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

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How do you read a picture graph?

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To read a picture graph, look at the pictures and count how many items each picture represents. Then, add them up to find the total.

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What does it mean to find the total in a picture graph?

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Finding the total means adding up all the values represented by the pictures in the graph to see how many items there are in total.

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What is the purpose of a picture graph?

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The purpose of a picture graph is to visually display data in a way that is easy to understand and compare.

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How can you compare data using a picture graph?

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You can compare data by looking at the number of pictures for each category and seeing which has more or less.

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What does 'more than' mean in a picture graph?

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'More than' means that one category has a greater number of items represented by pictures compared to another category.

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What does 'less than' mean in a picture graph?

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'Less than' means that one category has a smaller number of items represented by pictures compared to another category.

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How do you find the difference between two categories in a picture graph?

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To find the difference, subtract the number of pictures in one category from the number of pictures in another category.

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What is a key in a picture graph?

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A key in a picture graph explains what each picture represents, showing how many items each picture stands for.

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How can you represent 5 items in a picture graph?

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You can represent 5 items with 5 pictures or symbols, or you can use one picture that represents 5 items.