Graphs and Charts

Front

What is a graph?

Back

A graph is a visual representation of data that helps to show relationships between different quantities.

Front

What is a chart?

Back

A chart is a type of graph that organizes and displays information in a structured way, often using symbols or colors.

Front

What is a bar graph?

Back

A bar graph uses rectangular bars to show the quantity of different categories, making it easy to compare them.

Front

What is a tally chart?

Back

A tally chart is a simple way to record and count data using marks (tallies) to represent each item.

Front

What is a line graph?

Back

A line graph uses points connected by lines to show how something changes over time.

Front

What is a picture graph?

Back

A picture graph uses images or symbols to represent data, making it visually appealing and easy to understand.

Front

How do you read a bar graph?

Back

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

Front

How do you read a tally chart?

Back

To read a tally chart, count the tallies in each category, with every group of five tallies usually represented by a diagonal line.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

To find the total, count all the tallies in each category and add them together.