Graphing

Front

What is graphing?

Back

Graphing is a way to show information using pictures, lines, or bars on a chart or graph.

Front

What does a bar graph show?

Back

A bar graph shows data using bars of different heights to compare different groups.

Front

What is a line graph used for?

Back

A line graph is used to show how something changes over time.

Front

What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

Back

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

Front

What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually shows numbers or amounts.

Front

What is a pie chart?

Back

A pie chart is a circular graph that shows parts of a whole, with each slice representing a category.

Front

How do you find the total in a graph?

Back

To find the total, add up all the numbers or values shown in the graph.

Front

What does 'most' mean in graphing?

Back

'Most' means the largest amount or number in a group.

Front

What does 'fewest' mean in graphing?

Back

'Fewest' means the smallest amount or number in a group.

Front

How can you compare two groups using a graph?

Back

You can compare two groups by looking at their heights in a bar graph or their values in a line graph.