Using graphs to represent lengths and heights
I can represent lengths and heights on a graph and use them to solve problems
Using graphs to represent lengths and heights
I can represent lengths and heights on a graph and use them to solve problems
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Information about length and height from a table can be represented in a bar graph.
- Information represented in a bar graph can be used to solve problems.
Keywords
Graph - A graph is a visual way of showing information. A Bar Graph uses bars of different lengths or heights to represent information.
Axis - An axis on a graph is a fixed measuring line that runs horizontally (left to right) and/or vertically from zero:
Common misconception
Mistakes may be made on comparison problems. E.g. how much further does one child jump than another?
When we compare, we are finding the difference. To find the difference, we need to subtract the smaller value from the larger value.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Using graphs to represent lengths and heights, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Using graphs to represent lengths and heights, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Five times-table
Two times-table
Ten times-table
One times-table



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20
30
50

Exit quiz
6 Questions



10 cm
25 cm
5 cm
15 cm
15 cm

