Using Picture Graphs

A picture graph is a type of graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

You look at the pictures or symbols to see how many items each one represents.

Comparing data means looking at the amounts represented by different pictures to see which is more or less.

The purpose is to make it easier to understand and compare information visually.

You subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

There are 4 more cats than dogs.

You use the key to understand what each picture or symbol represents.

You add up all the amounts represented by the pictures.

There are 5 animals in total.

It means that each symbol stands for 2 items.