Picture and Bar Graphs

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What is a picture graph?

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

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the amount of something. The length of each bar represents the quantity.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to count and record data using marks. Each group of five marks is counted as one.

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How do you read a picture graph?

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To read a picture graph, look at the pictures and count how many each one represents to find the total.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height or length of the bars to see how much each category has.

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What does it mean to compare data?

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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 the total number of items?

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The total number of items is the sum of all the items represented in a graph or chart.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is a favorite fruit survey?

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A favorite fruit survey is a way to ask people which fruit they like best and record their answers.

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How do you count tally marks?

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To count tally marks, group them in sets of five and then count the groups and remaining marks.