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Year 8

Problem solving with graphical representations of data

I can use my understanding of various graphical representations to solve problems.

New
New
Year 8

Problem solving with graphical representations of data

I can use my understanding of various graphical representations to solve problems.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Data can be presented in various formats.
  2. A fuller picture can be obtained when considering more data.
  3. Multiple representations may be unnecessary.

Common misconception

Pupils may think that data is only presented using the types of graphs that they learn in school.

Data can presented visually in anyway that helps people to understand it. Explore other types of graphs and infographics used in the media.

Keywords

  • Bar chart - A bar chart (bar graph) is a graph consisting of bars visually representing the frequency of objects or groups.

  • Pie chart - A pie chart (pie graph) is a circular graph where sectors represent different groups proportionally.

  • Scatter graph - A scatter graph is a visual representation for bivariate data. It can help determine the nature of the relationship between the variables.

More large data sets can be found online. Pupils can be encouraged to explore these. The MEI CODAP project allows pupils to analyse different large data sets.
Teacher tip

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which type of graph uses pictures of objects to visually represent the frequency of objects or groups.
bar chart
Correct answer: pictogram
pie chart
scatter graph
Q2.
Which is a circular graph where sectors represent different groups proportionally?
bar chart
pictogram
Correct answer: pie chart
scatter graph
Q3.
The is the number of times an event occurs or the number of individuals (people, animals etc.) with some specific property.
Correct Answer: frequency
Q4.
Look at the bar chart. How many countries has Laura visited?
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Correct Answer: 7, seven
Q5.
Look at the bar chart. Which is the most common mode of travel for pupils in Year 10?
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Walk
Correct answer: Bus
Car
Cycle
Train
Q6.
Look at the line graph. What is the distance at 20 seconds?
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Correct Answer: 2, 2m, 2 m, two, two metres
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which two population pyramids show cases where the number of male and female residents is approximately equal?
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Q2.
Which population pyramid shows the population whose largest age group is 30 to 34 year-olds?
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q3.
The graphs show average temperature in three towns for each month of the year. Which town is the warmest?
Correct answer: Town A
Town B
Town C
Q4.
The graph show the maximum temperature of a town for each month of the year. What was the maximum temperature in April?
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3
4
6
Correct answer: 14
16
Q5.
The graph show the maximum temperature of a town for each month of the year. Which town has a mean temperature of 16 degrees Celsius in July?
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Town A
Correct answer: Town B
Town C
Q6.
The graph show the maximum temperature of a town for each month of the year. The mean temperature for Town A in September is degrees Celsius.
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Correct Answer: 10, ten