Graphs resources

Data from a test of comparative strengths of different magnets is provided. Students graph the data and make a conclusion.

Students are provided with an unfinished graph and asked to identify what three things are needed so that the graph is then complete. Students are also asked to identify the type of graph.

Students are given a graph that shows how many days it took for bread placed in different areas to grow mould. Students use this graph to answer three short questions.

Students interpret time frames and slope from a graph showing the area of a painted wall over time.

Task: interpret a graph of a car's journey and add to the graph to represent a further description of the journey. Assessment focus: graph interpretation.

Task: Decide which of two graphs e.g., tally chart, pictograph, bar graph is represented by a picture and explain how the graph/s are interpreted.

Task: Answer questions about relationships between mass and stretch. Assessment focus: identifying patterns in data.

Task: Look for the similarities and differences in how students draw graphs to display information.

Students identify the appropriate type of graph for a statistical investigation about dice throws. They also justify the use of a histogram for an investigation about heights of people, indicating their understanding of discrete and continuous data.

Students interpret bi-variate data on a bar graph to answer questions about social media and age of users.