Bar Graphs
Bar Graphs
A survey was done in a Year 5 class asking children what their favourite subject was. Here are the results: Maths Music Literacy Maths P.E. Literacy Literacy Maths Maths P.E. Music Music History Music P.E. Maths History Maths P.E. P.E. Maths Science Maths Science Music Literacy Literacy Music Science P.E.
1. Put the data above into the tally chart below (remember what 5 looks like!):
Tally
Total (Frequency)
2. Now draw a BAR-LINE graph using the data from your tally chart above. Make sure you remember to give your graph: A title Label the x- and y-axis Use a good scale so that the graph isnt too small or too big You put a dot at the correct point and then draw a line Use a ruler! 3. What was the MODE? _________________________ 4. Look at the data below on Year 5s favourite colours. This time construct your own tally chart over the page and draw a graph based on the results. Dont forget to use a ruler! Blue Red Orange Red Orange Red Orange Red Red Pink Red Red Red Blue Pink Blue Pink Blue