Bar Graphs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does the y-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The y-axis shows the quantity or number of items being measured.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What does the x-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The x-axis shows the categories or groups being compared.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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Add up the heights of all the bars.

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What does it mean if one bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a higher quantity than the shorter bar.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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How can you tell which category is the most popular in a bar graph?

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The most popular category is the one with the tallest bar.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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To compare different groups or categories visually.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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If 10 boys and 6 girls like basketball, how many more boys like basketball than girls?

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4 more boys like basketball than girls.

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If a bar graph shows 15 apples and 10 oranges, how many fruits are there in total?

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There are 25 fruits in total.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the first step to read a bar graph?

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Look at the labels on the x-axis to understand the categories.

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