3rd Grade Graphs

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What is a graph?

Back

A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different quantities.

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What is a bar graph?

Back

A bar graph uses bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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What is a pictograph?

Back

A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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How do you find the total in a graph?

Back

To find the total, add up all the values represented in the graph.

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What does it mean to compare data in a graph?

Back

Comparing data means looking at two or more sets of information to see how they are different or similar.

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What is a line graph?

Back

A line graph uses points connected by lines to show changes over time.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

Back

The title explains what the graph is about.

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How can you tell which category has the most in a bar graph?

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Look for the tallest bar; it represents the category with the highest value.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The x-axis is the horizontal line that usually represents categories or time.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line that usually represents the quantity or value.