Understanding Graphs

What is the main objective of using graphs in data presentation?

• To make data collection easier

• To eliminate the need for data analysis

• To replace numerical data with symbols

• To visually show and compare information

In a line plot, what does each 'X' above a number represent?

• A book

• A piece of data

• A student

• A type of graph

How many students read three books according to the line plot example?

• Two students

• Three students

• Four students

• Five students

What is the purpose of the scale in a bar graph?

• To indicate the type of data

• To list the categories of data

• To show the title of the graph

• To show how much each bar represents

In the bar graph example, how many maple trees were counted?

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

• Four

What does each symbol in a picture graph represent?

• A number of items

• A category

• A piece of data

• A type of graph

According to the picture graph example, how many baskets did Nicole pick?

• Eight baskets

• Ten baskets

• Fourteen baskets

• Twelve baskets

Which type of graph uses symbols to represent data?

• Line plot

• Bar graph

• Picture graph

• Pie chart

What is a key feature of a bar graph?

• It uses bars of different lengths

• It uses a pie to show proportions

• It uses symbols to represent data

• It uses X's to show data

Where can teachers find more resources on third-grade math activities?

• Mr Pearson teaches third grade. blogspot.com

• Math is fun. org

• Educational resources. net

• Graphing for kids. com