Solve problems using bar charts, pictograms and tables

I can solve problems using scaled bar charts, pictograms and tables.

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Solve problems using bar charts, pictograms and tables

I can solve problems using scaled bar charts, pictograms and tables.

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Key learning points

A key on a pictogram and the scale of a bar chart can provide key information about the data shown.
Annotating pictograms and bar charts helps to solve problems.
Rearrange equations to make it easier to calculate missing numbers.

Keywords

Bar chart - A bar chart uses rectangular bars to show different values.
Pictogram - A pictogram uses pictures to show information.
Table - A table has information arranged in rows and columns.

Common misconception

Pupils may find it tricky using scales to read bar charts, especially when the scale uses multiples of five.

Encourage pupils to think about where intermediate numbers are on bar charts (e.g. numbers from 10 to 15). They may count from one number to another or make marks to show approximately where numbers would be found.

Pupils will become more familiar with the use of bar charts, pictograms and table in the lesson. Encourage pupils to write numbers on pictograms and bar charts. They will need to be familiar with some problem solving strategies, including how to work out the missing numbers in equations.