Reading and Interpreting Bar Graphs
Students will read bar graphs with a given scale, identify the values represented, and compare data across categories.
Key Questions
- How do you read a bar graph when the top of a bar falls between two gridlines?
- What does the height or length of each bar tell you?
- How would you describe the difference between the tallest and shortest bars?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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