Mr. Stein bar graphs 2nd grade

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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What is a tally chart?

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

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

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To compare numbers means to look at two or more numbers to see which is greater, less, or if they are equal.

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How do you find out which option is the most popular?

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You look for the option with the highest number of votes or tallies.

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What is the purpose of a survey?

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A survey is used to collect information or opinions from people about a specific topic.

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How can you tell which fruit was chosen by most children?

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You can tell by looking at the bar graph or tally chart to see which fruit has the most tallies or the tallest bar.

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

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a higher value or more votes than the shorter bar.

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If 5 dolls were sold and 4 ducks were sold, how many more dolls were sold than ducks?

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1 more doll was sold than ducks.

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What is the first step in reading a bar graph?

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The first step is to look at the title to understand what the graph is about.

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What do you do if two options have the same number of votes?

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If two options have the same number of votes, they are tied for popularity.