Mathematics·Data & Statistics·representational
Bar graphs
Interpret and present discrete and continuous data using appropriate graphical methods, including bar charts and time graphs
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is learning to collect information and present it visually using charts and graphs, then use these displays to solve problems and answer questions about the data.
Evidence of understanding
- Read a time graph showing temperature changes over a day
- Present data about plant growth over weeks as a time graph
- Explain the difference between a bar chart (discrete) and a time graph (continuous)
Assessment prompt
Can Bar graphs choose the right type of chart for some data — for example, a bar chart for favourite colours or a line graph for temperature over a week — and draw it correctly?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.