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Interpreting Graphs Worksheet

A Grade 6 math worksheet on interpreting various types of graphs, including bar graphs and line plots.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.5.C

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Interpreting Graphs

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

Directions: Use the bar graph below to answer questions 1-3.

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1. Which color is the most popular among 6th graders?

2. How many more students prefer Yellow than Green?

3. What is the total number of students surveyed?

4. A line plot shows the number of hours students spent reading last week. If the 'X' marks represent each student, and there are 3 'X's above '2 hours', what does this mean?

a

3 students read for 2 hours.

b

2 students read for 3 hours.

c

The average reading time is 2 hours.

d

More than 3 students read.

5. Which type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

a

Bar graph

b

Line plot

c

Line graph

d

Pictograph

Directions: Read each statement and circle True or False.

6. A bar graph uses symbols or pictures to represent data.

T

True

F

False

7. The x-axis on a graph typically represents the independent variable.

T

True

F

False

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

9. A   graph uses bars to compare different categories of data.

10. The numbers along the side or bottom of a graph are called  .

11. Explain the difference between a bar graph and a line graph.