Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that helps to show relationships between different quantities.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph 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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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data points along a number line, often used to display frequency.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data, making it easy to understand at a glance.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to record and count data using marks (tallies) to show frequency.

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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 of each bar to determine the quantity it represents.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the number of X's above each number to see how many times that number occurs.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that usually represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the dependent variable.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How can you find the total from a bar graph?

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To find the total, add the values represented by each bar.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3