Mathematical Communication and Misleading Graphs

How many total people took the survey?

• 50
• 150
• 100
• 200

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Explain why this graph may be misleading?

• the x-axis does not have equal intervals
• San Fransisco is not a real city
• you cannot have percents in a line graph
• the y-axis does not have equal intervals

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Three students were surveyed on what their favorite class was.  Two of the students answered "Math" and one student answered "Science."  Explain why the statement is misleading, "Math is the favorite subject for the majority of students."

• The sample size is too small
• the sample size is not random
• students are likely to choose Math because it is awesome

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.7.SP.A.2

The graph shows the results of a survey to determine student's favorite pets. Why is this graph misleading?

• The slices are the wrong color
• The slices are not the correct size
• The percents do not add up to 100
• Not misleading

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

What is misleading about this graph?

**choose the best answer

• Nothing is misleading about this graph.

• The democrats are too high.

• The y-axis does not start at zero, so it makes the democrats look much higher than the other two parties.

• There isn't a consistent scale on the y axis.

What is the best summary statement for this graph?

• Profits decreased in later years.
• Profits remained the same through the years.
• Profits increased through the years

Why is this graph misleading?

• Graphed incorrectly
• Does not start at 0
• The break makes it seem like most players only had a few wins
• Not misleading

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

Which graph is misleading?

• Neither graph is misleading.

• The graph on the left is misleading because the y-axis does not start at zero.

• The graph on the right is misleading because the difference should be more than what the graph shows.

• The graph on the right is misleading because the x-axis does not start at zero.

How many people have four books in their desks?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

What is this graph missing?

• x-axis label
• y-axis label
• Title
• Data