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Interpret the scales used in graphs, including pie charts, to solve problems

I can solve problems using line graphs and pie charts.

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Interpret the scales used in graphs, including pie charts, to solve problems

I can solve problems using line graphs and pie charts.

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Key learning points

A pie chart represents parts of a whole.
A line graph represents the relationship between two variables.
Place value helps you to interpret partially marked scales and axes.

Keywords

Line graph - A line graph is a graph where the points are connected by lines.
Pie chart - A pie chart is a circular graph where sectors represent different groups in proportion to each other.
Sector - A sector is a part, or ‘pie-slice’ part, of a pie chart.

Common misconception

Pupils may make errors interpreting information from pie charts, especially with making links between angles, fractions, percentages and working out an answer to a question.

Display 'benchmarks' in the classroom, showing a pie chart with labelled sectors (e.g. showing that 10% is equal to one tenth or 36° of the chart; 25% is equal to one quarter or 90°).

Pupils need to have some familiarity with both line graphs and pie charts before this session. Give the pupils a chance to talk about the graphs too, making observations and asking questions (e.g. 'Why wasn't Izzy running here?' or 'The pie chart shows that Jacob scored the most points.')

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6 Questions

Q1.

The line graph shows how the temperature changes between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm. Estimate the temperature at 9:30 am. °C

Correct Answer: 7, 8, 7.5

Q2.

This line graph shows how Izzy’s height has changed as she has grown. At what age would Izzy have been 110 cm tall?

Correct Answer: 5, five, five years, 5 years

Q3.

This line graph shows Sam’s height from birth. Estimate Sam’s height at age 3 years.

90 cm

Correct answer: 93 cm

95 cm

100 cm

Q4.

The line graph shows the children’s journeys from school. At what time does Izzy leave home?

8:15 am

Correct answer: 8:20 am

8:35 am

Q5.

Which child’s journey takes the longest time?

Izzy

Correct answer: Jacob

Sofia

Q6.

The pie chart shows children's lunch choices. Which of these statements are correct?

Correct answer: The same number of children chose pasta as pizza.

The same number of children chose packed lunch as pizza.

Correct answer: More children chose packed lunch than pizza.

Correct answer: Fewer children chose fish than lasagne.

Lasagne was the least popular choice.

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6 Questions

Q1.

Andeep took part in the 800 m race. Estimate the time it took him to complete it.

5 minutes and 30 seconds

Correct answer: 5 minutes and 40 seconds

5 minutes and 55 seconds

6 minutes

Q2.

Andeep took part in an obstacle race including three challenges where he had to stop and complete a task. Estimate how long it took for him to reach the third challenge.

35 seconds

Correct answer: 37 seconds

40 secods

Q3.

At what time did Izzy catch up with Andeep during the race? seconds.

Correct Answer: 25

Q4.

The children were taking part in a skipping challenge at Sports Day. Altogether they scored 160 points. How many points did Andeep score? points.

Correct Answer: 64

Q5.

The pie chart shows the number of points scored in a bean bag competition at Sports Day. The total number of points scored was 280; Sofia scored 40% of the points. How many points did Jun score?

Correct Answer: 56

Q6.

The pie chart shows the number of points scored in a bean bag competition at Sports Day. The total number of points scored was 280; Sofia scored 40% of the points. How many points did Alex score?

Correct Answer: 42