Bar Graphs and Line 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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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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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 and compare the bars to see differences between categories.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you read a line graph?

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To read a line graph, observe the points plotted on the graph and follow the lines to see how values change over time.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents categories or time.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the quantity or value.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title of a graph explains what the data represents, helping viewers understand the context.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a key or legend in a graph?

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A key or legend explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in the graph to represent different data sets.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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How can you compare data using a bar graph?

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You can compare data using a bar graph by looking at the heights of the bars; taller bars represent larger values.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you identify trends using a line graph?

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You can identify trends in a line graph by observing the direction of the line; if it goes up, the value is increasing, and if it goes down, the value is decreasing.