Interpreting Data

Interpreting Data

Learning Objective:

Students will learn to interpret data from various graphs.

DOL

Given 4 graphs SWBAT successfully interpret the data represented with at least 80% accuracy.

Essential Question

How does a teacher use data and why is it impotant?

Pictograph

A Pictograph is a way of showing data using images. Each image stands for a certain number of things.

Multiple Choice

According to the pictograph, how many people participated in this survey?

• 25

• 2,500

• 250

• 225

Bar Graph

A bar graph can be defined as a chart or a graphical representation of data, quantities or numbers using bars or strips. Bar graphs are used to compare and contrast numbers, frequencies or other measures of distinct categories of data.

Multiple Choice

What was the most popular chapter book chosen by middle school students?

• The Lightning Thief

• The Giver

• Harry Potter

• The Hunger Games

Multiple Choice

According to the graph, which statement is true?

• Fewer students received C's than F's.

• About 3 times as many students received A's than F's.

• There are about 70 students in the 7th grade class.

• More students received C's than F's.

Line Graph

A line graph is a type of chart used to show information that changes over time. We plot line graphs using several points connected by straight lines. 

Multiple Choice

What happened to the temperature between the hours of 3:00-4:00?

• The temperature increased by 5 degrees.

• The temperature declined by 5 degrees.

• There was no change in the temperature.

• A snowstorm is going to hit this town.

Multiple Choice

This graph uses digital images to display data.

Multiple Choice

This graph is a type of chart used to show information that changes over time.

• bar graph

• pictograph

• line graph

• histogram

Multiple Choice

This graph is used to compare things between different groups.

• histogram

• bar graph

• line graph

• pictograph