CAN-DO: Bar Graphs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to show the quantity of each category.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar to determine the value it represents for each category.

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What does each bar in a bar graph represent?

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Each bar in a bar graph represents a category of data and its corresponding value.

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What is the purpose of using a bar graph?

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The purpose of using a bar graph is to compare different categories of data visually.

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How do you determine the highest value in a bar graph?

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The highest value in a bar graph is determined by identifying the tallest bar.

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What does it mean if two bars in a bar graph are the same height?

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If two bars in a bar graph are the same height, it means that the categories they represent have the same value.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a tally mark?

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A tally mark is a simple way to record and count items, typically represented by a vertical line, with every fifth mark crossing the previous four.

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How do you convert tally marks to numbers?

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To convert tally marks to numbers, count the vertical lines and add one for every group of five lines that cross.

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What is the smallest number in a bar graph?

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The smallest number in a bar graph is represented by the shortest bar.

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How can you find the total number of items represented in a bar graph?

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To find the total number of items in a bar graph, add the values of all the bars together.

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