Bar 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 read a bar graph?

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You read a bar graph by looking at the height or length of each bar to understand how much of each category is represented.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does the height of a bar represent in a bar graph?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or value of the category it represents.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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The purpose of a bar graph is to compare different categories of data visually.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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You can find the total by adding the values of all the bars together.

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

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If one bar is taller than another, it means that the category represented by the taller bar has a greater quantity.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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A bar graph uses bars to show quantities, while a line graph uses points connected by lines to show trends over time.

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

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You can tell which category has the most items by identifying the tallest bar.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a category in a bar graph?

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A category in a bar graph is a specific group or type of data being represented.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does it mean to compare data in a bar graph?

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To compare data means to look at the differences and similarities between the quantities of different categories.

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