Picture Graphs

A picture graph is a visual representation of data using pictures or symbols to show quantities.

Pictograph.

You count the number of pictures or symbols to find out how many items each represents.

Each picture represents a specific number of items, often indicated in the graph's key.

8 items (4 pictures x 2 items each).

The key explains what each picture or symbol represents in terms of quantity.

You can compare the number of pictures for different categories to see which has more or less.

2 students (10 students ÷ 5 pictures).

Categorical data, such as favorite colors, types of pets, or music preferences.

Add the values represented by all the pictures in the graph.