Pictograph

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What is a pictograph?

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

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, look at the symbols and their values to understand how many items each symbol represents.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What does each symbol in a pictograph represent?

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Each symbol in a pictograph represents a specific quantity of items, which is usually indicated in the key.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What is the purpose of a pictograph?

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The purpose of a pictograph is to visually represent data in a way that is easy to understand and compare.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you find the total number of items in a pictograph?

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To find the total number of items, count the number of symbols and multiply by the value each symbol represents.

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key in a pictograph explains what each symbol represents and how many items it stands for.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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If one symbol represents 5 votes, how many votes do 4 symbols represent?

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4 symbols represent 20 votes (4 x 5 = 20).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you compare data in a pictograph?

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To compare data, look at the number of symbols for each category and see which has more or less.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What is the difference between a pictograph and a bar graph?

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A pictograph uses pictures to represent data, while a bar graph uses bars of different lengths.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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If a pictograph shows 3 apples and each apple represents 10 students, how many students like apples?

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30 students like apples (3 x 10 = 30).