Understand Scaled Bar Graphs

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What is a scaled bar graph?

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A scaled bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different lengths to show the quantity of each category, with a scale indicating the value of each unit.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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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 value it represents, and compare the bars to see differences in quantities.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does each bar in a bar graph represent?

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Each bar in a bar graph represents a category of data and shows the quantity or frequency of that category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you find the total number of students surveyed from a bar graph?

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To find the total number of students surveyed, add the values represented by all the bars in the graph.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What is the purpose of using a bar graph?

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The purpose of using a bar graph is to visually compare different categories of data and make it easier to understand and analyze the information.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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If a bar graph shows 5 students like soccer, what does that mean?

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It means that out of the surveyed group, 5 students chose soccer as their favorite subject.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you determine how many more students prefer one subject over another using a bar graph?

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To determine how many more students prefer one subject over another, subtract the value of the shorter bar from the value of the taller bar.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What is the scale in a bar graph?

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The scale in a bar graph is the set of numbers that indicates the value of each unit on the graph, helping to interpret the height or length of the bars.

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CCSS.HSN.Q.A.1

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What information can you gather from a bar graph?

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You can gather information about the frequency or quantity of different categories, compare them, and identify trends or patterns.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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If a bar graph shows 10 red beads and 5 blue beads, how many beads are there in total?

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There are 15 beads in total (10 red + 5 blue).