Solving Put-Together Problems with Bar Graphs

This video tutorial teaches how to solve put-together problems using bar graphs. It explains the concept of data and categories, how to create and interpret bar graphs, and how to use them to solve problems. The tutorial provides practical examples, emphasizing the importance of identifying relevant information and avoiding common mistakes.

What is the purpose of the vertical axis in a bar graph?

• To provide a legend for the graph

• To indicate the graph's title

• To show the amount or numbers

• To display categories

In a put-together problem, what is the main task?

• To subtract numbers to find the difference

• To multiply numbers to find the product

• To divide numbers to find the quotient

• To add numbers to find a new sum

When solving a put-together problem, what is a common mistake?

• Using the wrong data from the graph

• Ignoring the graph's title

• Adding instead of subtracting

• Multiplying instead of dividing

If you have 3 red balloons and 1 yellow balloon, how many balloons do you have in total?

• 2 balloons

• 3 balloons

• 4 balloons

• 5 balloons

How can you visually represent adding more items in a bar graph?

• By altering the graph's color scheme

• By removing existing bars

• By adding another bar

• By changing the graph's title