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Scaled Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs

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Scaled Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs
3rd4th5thMath
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Summary

Learn about creating scaled picture graphs and scaled bar graphs, and solve simple problems using the information in the graphs.

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Ages 7+

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Scaled Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of scaled picture graphs & bar graphs first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use scaled picture graphs & bar graphs outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what scaled picture graphs & bar graphs means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.