Checking understanding of pie charts
I can construct and interpret pie charts.
Checking understanding of pie charts
I can construct and interpret pie charts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Certain data is suitable for a pie chart.
- The shape of the chart can be estimated from the data.
- For larger data sets, technology can make constructing charts quicker.
Keywords
Sector - A sector is the region formed between two radii and their connecting arc.
Pie chart - A pie chart (pie graph) is a circular graph where sectors represent different groups proportionally.
Common misconception
A bigger sector on one pie chart compared to another means a larger frequency.
Pie charts show proportion, but tell nothing about frequency. The total frequency of one pie chart could be significantly larger or smaller than the other pie chart.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
an eighth of a turn -
45°
a quarter turn -
90°
a three-eighth turn -
135°
a half turn -
180°
a three-quarter turn -
270°
a seven-eighth turn -
315°

Exit quiz
6 Questions




