Grade 5 Math: Types of Graphs

Explore different types of graphs including bar graphs, pictographs, and line plots with this Grade 5 math worksheet.

Grade 5 Math Data and GraphingTypes of Graphs

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.B.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.A.1

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Types of Graphs

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.

1. Which type of graph uses bars to show comparisons between different categories?

Line Plot

Bar Graph

Pictograph

Circle Graph

2. A graph that uses symbols or pictures to represent data is called a:

Bar Graph

Line Plot

Pictograph

Tally Chart

3. A graph uses X's above a number line to show frequency of data.

4. The of a graph tells you what the graph is about.

5. A teacher recorded the favorite colors of her students. She wants to display this data to easily compare the popularity of each color. Which type of graph would be best to use and why?

6. Use the bar graph below to answer the questions.

a. How many students chose Banana as their favorite fruit?

b. Which fruit is the least favorite?

c. How many more students prefer Apple over Orange?

7. A line plot is best used to show changes over time.

True

False

8. Pictographs always include a key to explain what each symbol represents.

True

False

9. Draw a line plot to represent the following data about the lengths of pencils in cm: 10, 11, 10, 12, 11, 10, 13, 12, 11, 10, 11.