Pictograph

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, look at the symbols and the key to understand how many items each symbol represents.

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What does the key in a pictograph represent?

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The key in a pictograph shows what each symbol stands for, such as how many people or items each picture represents.

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If one cookie represents 2 people, how many cookies are needed for 10 people?

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5 cookies are needed for 10 people.

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How can you find the total number of items in a pictograph?

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To find the total, count the number of symbols and multiply by the number each symbol represents.

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What is the purpose of using a pictograph?

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The purpose of using a pictograph is to visually represent data in a way that is easy to understand.

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If 40 students liked basketball, how many symbols would be shown if each symbol represents 10 students?

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4 symbols would be shown for 40 students.

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How do you compare data in a pictograph?

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You compare data by looking at the number of symbols for each category and seeing which has more or less.

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What is an example of data that can be shown in a pictograph?

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An example of data that can be shown in a pictograph is the number of students who like different fruits.

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If 15 students like oranges and 55 students like apples, how many more students like apples?

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40 more students like apples.