Creating and Interpreting Picture Graphs

This video tutorial covers lesson 10.3 on creating picture graphs to represent data using pictures or symbols. It explains how data can be organized into picture graphs and how tally charts can be used to record and convert data into picture graphs. The video also includes practical exercises for parents and teachers, demonstrating how to complete picture graphs from tally charts and how to compare data using these visual tools. The lesson concludes with exercises and questions to reinforce the concepts learned.

What does each symbol in a picture graph represent?

• A fixed amount of data

• A variable amount of people

• Different colors

• A specific type of data

What does each smile face in the picture graph represent?

• Two students

• One student

• Five students

• Ten students

How are tally marks grouped when counting?

• In tens

• In fives

• Individually

• In threes

What is the first step in converting tally chart data into a picture graph?

• Count the total tallies

• Draw a picture for each tally

• Draw a smiley for each data point

• Label the graph

What should you do if you lack colored cubes for the graphing exercise?

• Draw the cubes

• Cancel the exercise

• Use colored pencils instead

• Use pieces of colored paper

How many smile faces should be drawn for sausage in the pizza toppings graph?

• Six

• Five

• Three

• Four

How many more people chose cheese over sausage in the pizza toppings graph?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

How many students chose pepperoni as their favorite pizza topping?

• Five

• Seven

• Six

• Four

What is the total number of students who do not walk to school?

• 22

• 7

• 10

• 19

What is the combined total of students who ride a bike and walk to school?

• Ten

• Seven

• Nine

• Eight