Read the Graphs

What is the main purpose of a line graph?

• to compare two things

• to show trends over time

• to have an independent variable

• so you don't have to read words

When was the greatest amount of shoppers at the store?

• 10am

• 1pm

• 6pm

• 2pm

How many push-ups were done on Monday?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

the name of this graph is........

• picture graph

• tally Chart

• bar graph

This is the "Bicycle Ride" Question (shown on the board)

Select "true" or "false" for each statement. (use the graph in your packet to help you answer the questions)

Based on the graph titled "Sales of Shoes," the sales of shoes decrease between week 4 and week 5.

(a)  

• True

• False

Identify the following two points on the graph. The bird's greatest distance from its nest. The point that represents the bird's return to its nest.

a

b

(1)

(2)

This graph shows Jeff riding his bike.

What section(s) show that Jeff stopped and rested?

This question has two parts.

A student rode his bicycle from his home to a park.

• He rode home from the park following the same route.

• He took two rest breaks during his ride, including one at the park.

This graph shows the relationship between the time and the total distance the student rode his bicycle.

Part A

Based on the graph, determine which statements about the student’s bicycle ride are true.

Select “True” or “False” for each statement.

A bird flies out of its nest.  This graph represents the distance it flies from its nest (in meters) as a function of time (in seconds).

Place a X to mark the point on the graph that represents the bird’s greatest distance from its nest.

Place a O to mark the point that represents the bird’s return to its nest.

a

b

X

O