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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 compare quantities across categories.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height or length of the bars to determine the value they represent for each category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or frequency of the data for that specific category.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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To find the total, add the values represented by all the bars in the graph.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3

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What is the purpose of a circle graph?

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The purpose of a circle graph is to show how a whole is divided into different parts, illustrating the relative sizes of each part.

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How do you determine the percentage of each category in a circle graph?

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To determine the percentage, divide the value of each category by the total value and multiply by 100.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a circle graph?

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A bar graph compares quantities across categories using bars, while a circle graph shows parts of a whole using slices.

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What type of data is best represented by a bar graph?

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Bar graphs are best for comparing discrete categories or groups.

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What type of data is best represented by a circle graph?

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Circle graphs are best for showing the composition of a whole, such as percentages of a total.