Reading Graphs Review

Match the part of the graph to the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Independent Variable

,

(b) Dependent Variable

,

(c) Title

,

(d) Key

• Number of Students in Guided Instruction Each Weekday

• Day of the Week

• Number of Students

• 

Answer explanation

Remember:

the title of a graph is written across the top

the x-axis contains the independent variable

the y-axis contains the dependent variable

and the key shows what colors or patterns represent on the graph

Which type of graph best shows change over time?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A line graph is used to show change over time.

Total homeruns scored over time in a baseball game.

Which type of graph would best show this data?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A line graph is used to show change over time.

Which type of graph best shows number in a category?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A bar graph is used to show the number in each category.

The number of homeruns scored during each inning of a baseball game.

Which type of graph would best show this data?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A bar graph is used to show the number in each category.

Which type of graph best shows parts of a whole or percentages?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A pie chart is used to show parts of a whole or percentages.

The percent of homeruns scored by each team.

Which type of graph would best show this data?

• line graph

• bar graph

• pie chart

Answer explanation

A pie chart is used to show parts of a whole or percentages.

Select the dependent variable on this graph.

Answer explanation

The dependent variable is placed on the y-axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Select the title on this graph.

Answer explanation

The title is written across the top of a graph and describes the information the graph contains.

How many students were asleep after 20 minutes?

• 2

• 4

• 6

Answer explanation

Find 20 minutes on the x-axis and trace a line up to the graph. Then, trace a line to the y-axis to find the number of students.