Representing Data with Picture Graphs
Students create and interpret simple picture graphs to represent data with up to three categories.
Key Questions
- How does a picture graph help us visualize and understand data?
- Construct a picture graph from a given set of data.
- Critique a picture graph for clarity and accuracy.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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