This video tutorial covers lesson 7-1 on reading picture and bar graphs. It explains the concept of scaled graphs, where symbols or bars represent quantities, and provides detailed instructions on interpreting both picture and bar graphs. The tutorial includes practical examples, such as analyzing pie counts in a neighborhood bake-off and comparing votes for musical instruments. Students learn to use scales effectively to simplify data representation and perform basic arithmetic operations to compare data sets.

What is the main focus of Lesson 7-1?

• Studying geometric shapes

• Understanding algebraic expressions

• Learning about fractions

• Reading picture graphs and bar graphs

What does the term 'scaled' mean in the context of graphs?

• A graph is colored

• A graph is divided into equal parts

• A graph is drawn to scale

• A symbol represents a larger quantity

In a picture graph, what does a whole pie symbol represent?

• 20 pies

• 5 pies

• 10 pies

• 15 pies

How are votes represented in a bar graph?

• By using colors

• By using symbols

• By drawing lines for each vote

• By filling in bars

If a bar ends halfway between two grid lines, what should you do?

• Subtract one from the higher number

• Divide the higher number by two

• Add one to the lower number

• Multiply the lower number by two

How many pies did the residents on Maple Drive bake?

• 40 pies

• 30 pies

• 45 pies

• 35 pies

Which instrument received the fewest votes?

• Violin

• Piano

• Guitar

• Trumpet

How many more pies were baked on Maple Drive compared to First Street?

• 30 pies

• 25 pies

• 20 pies

• 15 pies