Graph interpretation resources

Students are required to compare sales represented on line graphs of the total sales and the pattern of sales over time.

Students are required to explain the misleading aspects of two graphs found in newspaper articles.

For this practical task students construct a composite strip graph of the nutrient groups found in three different food products.

Students compare a data table and a line graph and identify features that are missing or incorrect in the graph.

Students interpret a box-and-whisker graph of maximum daily temperatures over time.

Students interpret a histogram showing the number of vehicles travelling at different speeds past a speed camera. Students need to calculate a percentage and the median to complete this task.

Students study a box-and-whisker graph of Social Studies marks for 4 classes. They answer questions interpreting the data, and comparing, range and best performance.

Students redraw, and re-order, the numbers in a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph and then answer questions about the new graph.

This task requires students to describe and compare line graphs of three different sets of data.

Students construct and label a line graph of time spent on Maths and Science homework, and answer questions interpreting the data.

Students construct a composite dot plot of shots at a basketball hoop by two classes. They identify the mode and range, and make statements about the results.

Students study a box-and-whisker graph of community fundraising, and answer questions interpreting the data.

Students display data on a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph to show the times taken to complete two walks. The longer of the two walks is then identified.

Students are required to construct a composite bar graph based on Statistics New Zealand Time Use Survey data and are then required to make comparative statements based on gender.

Students interpret a back-to-back bar graph about apples picked by comparing and identifying patterns.

Students construct a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph for heights of trees. They then answer a question on range and make a statement comparing the heights of akeake and kōhūhū.

Students study a box-and-whisker graph and answer questions on median, quartile and outliers.

Students identify true and false statements, and provide a description of the most important features of a time series graph.

Students show their interpretation of a box-and-whisker graph by answering questions about the data.

Students complete a bar graph from details about paua diving and answer questions interpreting the data, including finding an average.

Students interpret a back stem-and-leaf graph to answer questions about a measurement investigation.

Students answer questions from a histogram of distance of discus throws. Calculation is required.

Students answer questions about a line graph showing scores in a cricket game. An understanding of slope is needed.

Students interpret back-to-back stem-and-leaf graphs. Knowledge of the median is required.

Students study a box-and-whisker graph of examination results for Maths and Science, and answer questions on comparison, median, range and proportion.