
UIL Maps, Graphs, and Charts Tryout Test 2021
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
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Ashley West
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This quiz focuses on data analysis and interpretation skills through reading and analyzing various types of charts, graphs, and visual displays of information. Designed for middle school students in grades 6-8, the assessment covers essential data literacy concepts including interpreting bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, and pictographs. Students must demonstrate their ability to extract specific information from visual data representations, identify trends and patterns, compare values across categories, calculate averages, work with percentages, and understand the components of graphs such as axes labels and titles. The questions require students to move beyond simple data reading to higher-order thinking skills like analyzing relationships between variables, making comparisons across multiple data sets, and drawing conclusions from visual information. These foundational skills in statistical reasoning and data interpretation are crucial for success in mathematics, science, and social studies coursework. Created by Ashley West, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 8. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a diagnostic tool for UIL academic competition preparation, a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of data interpretation skills, or as targeted practice for students who need additional support with visual literacy. The quiz can be implemented as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before a unit on statistics, assigned as homework to reinforce classroom instruction, or used during review sessions to prepare students for standardized testing. The diverse range of real-world contexts—from ecological data about wolves and moose to personal budget breakdowns—helps students connect mathematical concepts to authentic situations they encounter across subject areas. This assessment directly supports Common Core State Standards 6.SP.2, 6.SP.4, 7.SP.1, and 8.SP.1, which emphasize developing statistical reasoning and the ability to interpret and analyze data displays critically.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On a small island, scientists kept track of the number of wolves and moose over time. Which trend did they record?
A drop in wolf population and a drop in moose population
An increase in wolf population and a drop in moose population
A drop in wolf population and an increase in moose population
An increase in wolf population and an increase in moose population
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this chart, which country spent the least money on books in 2004?
Germany
France
Italy
Australia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This chart shows the composition of lunar soil. Which element is third most abundant?
Silicon
Magensium
Iron
Impossible to tell
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this chart, which plant seems to grow best in full or partial sun?
Geranium
Impatiens
Fuchsia
Trillium
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this chart, in which condition does fuchsia grow best in?
Full sun
Partial sun
Partial shade
Dappled sun
Full shade
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this chart, which appliance is used 8 hours per day on weekdays?
TV
Computer
Fridge
Heater
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.B.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this chart, what appliance is used second most on weekends?
Lights
TV
Heater
Other
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.B.3
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