Graphs Check In

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What is a picture graph?

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

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to count and record data using tallies (lines) to show how many of something there is.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the amount of something. The longer the bar, the more there is.

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What is data?

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Data is information that can be counted or measured.

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How do you find out which drink had the most?

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You compare the amounts shown in the graph or chart.

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

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To compare numbers means to see which number is bigger, smaller, or if they are the same.

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How can you tell which graph is a tally chart?

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A tally chart has groups of lines (tallies) that count items.

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What does a bar graph look like?

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A bar graph has rectangular bars that can be different lengths to show different amounts.

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How do you read a picture graph?

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You look at the pictures and count how many each picture represents.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to show information in a visual way that is easy to understand.