3rd Grade Graphs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to show the quantity of each category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you find the total number of people surveyed from a bar graph?

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Add the heights of all the bars together to find the total number of people surveyed.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What does it mean to compare data in a graph?

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Comparing data means looking at two or more sets of information to see how they are different or similar.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.3

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How can you tell which category has the most votes in a bar graph?

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The category with the tallest bar has the most votes.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title explains what the graph is about and what data is being represented.

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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 represents a different category or group of data.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you determine how many more people chose one option over another in a bar graph?

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Subtract the height of the shorter bar from the height of the taller bar.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of collecting information from people to gather data about their opinions or preferences.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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What does the x-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The x-axis usually represents the categories being compared.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does the y-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The y-axis usually represents the quantity or number of votes for each category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10