Tally Charts and Bar Graphs

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to record and count data using marks (tallies) to show how many times something occurs.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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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 to show the quantity of each category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What do tally charts and bar graphs have in common?

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Both show data.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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How do you read a tally chart?

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You count the tally marks in groups of five to find the total.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What is the purpose of a title in a bar graph?

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The title explains what the graph is about.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you compare data using a bar graph?

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You can compare the heights of the bars to see which category has more or less.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a higher quantity.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How do you find the total number of votes in a tally chart?

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You add up all the tally marks.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What is the importance of labeling axes in a bar graph?

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Labeling axes helps to understand what each axis represents, such as categories and values.

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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 is a specific group or type of data being represented in the graph.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10