Constructing and Interpreting Picture Graphs
Students collect data, choose a suitable scale, construct picture graphs, and answer questions that require reading totals, differences, and comparisons from their graphs.
Key Questions
- How do we choose a good scale for a picture graph?
- What information must a picture graph include so that others can read it correctly?
- How do we use a picture graph to answer "how many more" or "how many fewer" questions?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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