Pictographs Flashcard

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a chart that uses pictures or symbols to represent data or information.

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Where can you find what symbols mean on a pictograph?

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In the key.

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What do tally marks represent?

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Tally marks are a way to count and keep track of numbers.

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How do you count tally marks in groups?

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You count tally marks in groups of five, where four vertical lines are crossed by a diagonal line for the fifth.

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What does a key in a pictograph do?

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The key explains what each symbol or picture represents in the pictograph.

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If a pictograph shows 3 apples, what does each apple represent if the total is 15?

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Each apple represents 5.

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How can you find the total number represented in a pictograph?

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Multiply the number of symbols by the value each symbol represents.

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What is the purpose of a tally chart?

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A tally chart is used to record and count occurrences of items or events.

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How many tally marks are in a group of five?

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There are five tally marks in a group of five.

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If Moby collected 6 seashells, how many are pink and black if he has 2 pink and 4 black?

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He has 6 seashells in total.