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Pie Chart

This student worksheet focuses on understanding and creating pie charts. It includes sections on the purpose of pie charts, calculating angles based on survey data, drawing a pie chart, and reflection questions about the process. Students are required to engage with the material through calculations and practical application.

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Pie Chart

This student worksheet focuses on understanding and creating pie charts. It includes sections on the purpose of pie charts, calculating angles based on survey data, drawing a pie chart, and reflection questions about the process. Students are required to engage with the material through calculations and practical application.

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Student Worksheet: Pie Charts

Name: ______________________
Date: ______________________

Section 1: Understanding Pie Charts

1. What is a pie chart used for?

2. Why do we use pie charts instead of bar charts sometimes?

3. How many degrees are in a full circle?

Section 2: Calculating Angles for a Pie Chart

Use the formula:


(Category Frequency ÷ Total) × 360°

Question:

A class of 50 students was surveyed about their favorite school subject. The results were:

 Math: 15 students
 Science: 10 students
 English: 20 students
 Art: 5 students

Calculate the angles for each category and complete the table:

Subject Number of Students Calculation Angle (°)


Math 15 (15/50) × 360 _______
Science 10 (10/50) × 360 _______
English 20 (20/50) × 360 _______
Art 5 (5/50) × 360 _______

Section 3: Drawing a Pie Chart

1. Using a protractor, draw a large circle.


2. Use your angle calculations from Section 2 to divide the circle into sectors.
3. Label each section with the subject name.
4. Add a title to your pie chart.

Section 4: Reflection Questions

1. What was the most challenging part of drawing a pie chart?

2. Why is it important to ensure the angles add up to 360°?

3. In what real-life situations would you use a pie chart?

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