Instructions
In this worksheet, you will practice reading and writing graphs. Answer the questions below to show your understanding!
1. Understanding Bar Graphs
Look at the bar graph below showing the favorite fruits of students in your class. Answer the questions that follow.
Apples: #####
Bananas: #######
Oranges: ######
Grapes: ###
a. Which fruit is the most popular?
b. How many students like bananas?
c. How many more students like apples compared to grapes?
2. Creating Your Own Graph
Imagine you conducted a survey in your class about the favorite season. Below are the results:
Winter: 4 votes
Spring: 8 votes
Summer: 10 votes
Fall: 5 votes
a. Draw a bar graph to represent these results. Use the space below.
b. Which season is the least favorite?
c. Write a short paragraph explaining why you think Summer is the most popular season. Use the space below.
3. Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
Below are the favorite ice cream flavors and the number of votes:
Chocolate: 7 votes
Vanilla: 5 votes
Strawberry: 6 votes
Mint: 3 votes
a. Create a simple tally chart for the ice cream flavors.
b. If you add your preference of flavor, how will that change the results? Write your answer below.
4. Analyzing Data
From the surveys you conducted, answer the following questions:
a. What is the total number of votes collected from the favorite fruits survey?
b. If you could pick one fruit to represent your favorite on a new graph, what would it be? Why?