Bar Graphs

What is a bar graph?

• a graph that uses pictures to show data.

• a graph that uses bars to show data.

• a graph that uses several points connected by straight lines.

• a graph using a circle divided into sections that each represent part of a whole

What is data?

• collecting rocks from the beach.

• asking your friend a question.

• taking a quiz.

• collecting information about people or things.

Look at the image above. What is the red line called?

• red line

• x-axis

• y-axis

• vertical

Look at the image above. What is the blue line called?

• horizontal

• x-axis

• y-axis

• blue line

Using the bar graph above, what school supply is used the most?

• pen

• pencil

• eraser

• glue

Using the bar graph above, what school supply is used the fewest?

• pen

• pencil

• eraser

• glue

How many people own a goldfish?

• 2

• 11

• 5

• 6

How many people own a dog?

• 8

• 11

• 5

• 6

Choose the BEST title for this bar graph.

• Favorite breakfast food

• Morning routine

• Morning food

• Favorite Cereal

How many students in total voted for their favorite fruit?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27