2nd Grade Graphs (Bar & Picture)

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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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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data, where each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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What is a tally graph?

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A tally graph is a way to represent data using tallies, where each group of five tallies is counted as one group.

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How do you find the least favorite color in a bar graph?

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Look for the shortest bar in the graph, which represents the least favorite color.

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How do you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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You can compare two categories by looking at the heights of their bars; the taller bar represents the larger quantity.

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What does it mean if a bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a greater quantity than the category represented by the shorter bar.

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How can you tell how many more items one category has than another?

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Subtract the height of the shorter bar from the height of the taller bar to find out how many more items there are.

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What is the purpose of using graphs?

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Graphs help us to visualize and understand data more easily.

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What does each picture represent in a pictograph?

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Each picture in a pictograph represents a specific number of items, which is usually indicated in the graph's key.

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How do you read a tally graph?

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Count the tallies in groups of five, and add any extra tallies to find the total.