Picture Graphs

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What is a picture graph?

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A picture graph is a visual representation of data using pictures or symbols to show quantities.

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What does each symbol in a picture graph represent?

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Each symbol in a picture graph represents a specific quantity or number of items.

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How do you read a picture graph?

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To read a picture graph, count the number of symbols for each category to find out how many items are represented.

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What is the purpose of a picture graph?

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The purpose of a picture graph is to make it easier to understand and compare data visually.

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If one symbol represents 5 bags, how many bags do 4 symbols represent?

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4 symbols represent 20 bags (4 x 5 = 20).

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

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

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What does it mean to compare data in a picture graph?

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Comparing data means looking at different categories to see which has more or less.

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If Tamika wrote 9 pages on Tuesday, how many pages did she write if she wrote 3 pages on Monday?

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Tamika wrote 6 more pages on Tuesday than on Monday (9 - 3 = 6).

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How do you determine how many more items one category has than another in a picture graph?

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Subtract the number of items in the smaller category from the number in the larger category.

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What does each picture of a bike represent in Morgan's biking data?

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Each picture of a bike represents 4 miles that Morgan rode on his bike.