6th grade graphing

How many more students own a dog than a hamster?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which variable always goes on the y-axis (vertical)?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

Which variable always goes on the x-axis (horizontal)?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Constant

• Control

What type of graph is best used to compare data?

• Line

• Circle

• Bar

• Pictograph

What type of graph is best used to represent trends in data?

• Line

• Circle

• Bar

• Pictograph

What is the independent variable on this graph?

• Year

• Number of Visitors

• Visitors to a Park

• none of these

What is the dependent variable on this graph?

• Year

• Number of Visitors

• none of these

Ms. Ademski walked outside and noticed the air was dry, flowers were dying, and the temperature was increasing. She wrote her observations down in her notebook. What kind of data was she recording?

• Examination Data

• Laboratory Data

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

Which activity is the least favorite by the 5th grade students?

• Collecting seashells
• Kite flying
• Sandcastle building
• Playing beach ball

How many like a sport other than soccer, basketball or softball?

• 9

• 6

• 4

• 3