Interpreting Graphs Worksheet

A Grade 5 math worksheet focused on interpreting various types of graphs including bar graphs and line plots.

Grade 5 Math Data and GraphingGraphing DataInterpreting Graphs

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Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False

Standards

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

Topics

MathGrade 5GraphsDataInterpreting Graphs

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Interpreting Graphs

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Read each question carefully and use the provided graphs to answer.

The bar graph below shows the favorite colors of students in a Grade 5 class. Use the graph to answer the questions.

1. Which color is the most popular?

2. How many students chose red or green as their favorite color?

3. What is the difference in popularity between blue and purple?

The line plot shows the lengths of pencils (in inches) in a pencil box. Answer the multiple-choice questions.

4. What is the most common pencil length?

3 inches

4 1/2 inches

5 inches

5 1/2 inches

5. How many pencils are longer than 4 inches?

3 pencils

4 pencils

5 pencils

6 pencils

Fill in the blanks with the correct graph terminology.

6. The shows what the graph is about.

7. The lines with numbers on a graph are called .

8. A uses bars to compare different categories.

Determine if the following statements about graphs are True or False.

9. A line plot uses 'X' marks to show data along a number line.

True

False

10. The x-axis on a graph usually shows the frequency or amount of something.

True

False