Mathematics·Data & Statistics·representational
Picture & Bar Graphs
Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories; solve put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning to create and read simple graphs — making picture graphs and bar charts to show information, then using these graphs to solve mathematical problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Draw a picture graph with a symbol representing one unit for each data point
- Draw a bar graph with labelled axes and a single-unit scale
- Use a bar graph to answer comparison questions (e.g. 'How many more votes did cats get than dogs?')
Assessment prompt
Can Picture & Bar Graphs draw a simple bar chart or picture graph to show information — like how many of each colour of sweet are in a bag — and answer questions from it?
Standards alignment
2.MD.10US · ccss-math
Draw picture and bar graphs
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2