Mathematics·Data & Statistics·representational
Pictograms and tally charts (age 11+)
Construct and interpret frequency tables, bar charts, pie charts, pictograms, and vertical line charts for both categorical and grouped numerical data, choosing appropriate representations for the data type
Suggested ages 11–13
Evidence of understanding
- Construct a grouped frequency table from raw continuous data, choosing appropriate class intervals
- Draw a pie chart by calculating the angle for each category
- Interpret a bar chart comparing two data sets and draw a conclusion about the difference
Assessment prompt
When Pictograms and tally charts (age 11+) collects data for a project, can they choose the right type of chart to display it — and draw it accurately with correct labels and a suitable scale?
Standards alignment
7.SP.1US · ccss-math
Understand that statistics can be used to gain information about a population
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 7
7.SP.2US · ccss-math
Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a population
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 7
KS3.Maths.Stat.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Construct and Interpret Charts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3