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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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar to determine the value it represents for each category.

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What does each bar in a bar graph represent?

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Each bar in a bar graph represents a category of data and its corresponding value.

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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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To find the total number of items, add the values of all the bars together.

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

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If a bar is taller than another, it means that the category it represents has a higher value.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the x-axis in a bar graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a bar graph that usually represents the categories being compared.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the y-axis in a bar graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a bar graph that usually represents the values or quantities.

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How do you label a bar graph?

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A bar graph should have a title, labels for the x-axis and y-axis, and each bar should be clearly marked with its category.

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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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