What about Graphs & Charts?
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What about Graphs & Charts?. Click on chart to fade out. Not sure about which graph to use? Confused between bar charts, line
graphs, and pie charts? Let's explore Charts. A Line Graph. Line graphs are used to track changes
over short and long periods of time. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What about Graphs & Charts?
Click on chart to fade out
Not sure about which graph to use?
Confused between bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts?
Let's explore Charts.
Line graphs are used to track changes over short and long periods of time.
When smaller changes exist, line graphs are better to use than bar graphs.
A Line Graph
Let's m
ake a
line g
raph.
Let's analyze the data on this chart.
Bar charts are used to compare things between different groups or to track changes over time.
However, when trying to measure change over time, bar charts are best when the changes are larger.
A Bar Chart
Let's analyze the data on this chart.
Let's m
ake a
bar ch
art.
Pie charts are best to use when you are trying to compare parts of a whole.
They do not show changes over time.
A Pie Chart
Let's analyze the data on this chart.
Let's m
ake a
Pie
Chart.
The Venn Diagram is made up of two or more overlapping circles. It is often used in mathematics to show relationships between sets. Venn Diagrams are useful for examining similarities and differences. This activity enables students to organize similarities and differences visually .
Venn Diagram
Red MarblesYellow Marbles
Green Marbles
Let's analyze the data on this chart.
Let's m
ake a
venn d
iagra
m.
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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent an assigned amount of data.
A pictograph takes the form of a bar graph.
The key for a pictograph tells the number that each picture or symbol represents.
Pictograph
Let's analyze the data on this chart.
Let's m
ake
a p
ictogra
ph.
Nick, an analyst at a shipping company, reviewed historic postal rates in order to predict future rate increases.
Year Price (Cents)
1966
5
1969
6
1972
8
1975
10
The students in Mr. Smith's class recorded the number of siblings that each student has.
How many students have at least 2 siblings?
3 7 12 23
What was the stock price on Wednesday?
4 5 8 9
State Votes
Montana
Tennessee
New Jersey
Alabama
Rhode Island
State Votes
Montana
Tennessee
New Jersey
Alabama
Rhode Island
Electoral Votes by StatesUse the Data in the tally chart to complete the missing
row in the pictograph.
Each = 2 votes
Click on Star for answer.
0 1 2 3 4
1
3
2
4
5
Which shape is at (3, 2)?
Push Button for answer.
