Graphing Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why it is important to learn how to interpret graphs?

• To understand data and trends in various subjects

• To memorize numbers quickly

• To avoid using calculators

• To create colorful presentations

Multiple Choice

Choose the graph that best fits with this statement: "The monthly fee for satellite TV has been frozen for the next 3 years".

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

Multiple Choice

Choose the graph that best fits with this statement: "House prices rose in January and February, fell slightly in March and are now holding steady".

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

From the bar chart, find the second most popular color of shoes amongst men.

• Black

• Purple

• White

• Brown

Open Ended

Based on the bar chart, compare the most popular shoe color for men and women. What does this tell you about their preferences?

Multiple Choice

From the bar chart, find the total number of women who took part in the survey of shoe colors.

• 30

• 15

• 13

• 8

Multiple Choice

From the graph, what was the decrease in the number of learners between Years 1 and 2?

• 10

• 15

• 22

• 27

Multiple Choice

What is the total number of students in Ms. Jones's and Ms. Willis's classes?

• 55

• 45

• 65

• 70

Multiple Choice

What should be the label on the Y axis?

• Number of students selling candy.

• Number of cases of candy sold.

• Number of candy in each case.

• Number of days each month that candy was sold.

Multiple Choice

The amount of candy sold in December is twice the amount of candy sold in which other month?

• October

• March

• January

• September

Multiple Choice

Which graph represents the data in Table 2?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Multiple Choice

Between which two years did the bear population remain constant?

• 2001 to 2002

• 2005 to 2006

• 2000 to 2001

• 2004 to 2005

Multiple Choice

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Types of Bicycles

• Bicycles Sold

• Bicycle Accessories

Open Ended

How does the temperature in New York City change over the six days shown in the graph?

Multiple Choice

Based on the graph, what is the dependent variable being recorded?

• Day

• Current Year

• Degrees in Fahrenheit

• Temperatures in New York City

Open Ended

What is one key thing you learned about interpreting graphs today, and how might you use this skill in real life?