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How to Draw a Bar Chart Correctly
Your class has gathered their data, so what's the next step? They need to display and analyze their data, and a bar chart is a perfect tool for the job. This resource provides the step-by-step instructions those kids need to construct a...
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How Big Is Your Head?
Students explore measurement by measuring classmates' heads. They record their measurements and they put the measurements in order from smallest to largest. Students figure the mean, median, mode, maximum, minimum, and range of their...
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Usage and Interpretation of Graphs
Cooperative groups are formed for this graphing activity. Each group must construct a graph that represents how many eyelets (the holes for laces in shoes), are present in their group. A whole-class bar graph is eventually constructed...
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Double Bar Graphs - Homework 7.1
Your learners have seen basic bar graphs, but do they have experience reading double bar graphs? This worksheet details how to draw a double bar graph and provides an example with six accompanying questions. The final question asks...
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Mapping the Ocean Floor
Students construct and interpret a line graph of ocean floor depth and a bar graph comparing the height/depth of several well-known natural and man-made objects and places. In addition, they calculate the depth of two points using sonar...
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Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving
Fifth graders practice solving problems. In this fraction and decimal activity, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals. Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for problem solving.
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Introducing the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation instructional activity, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more...
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Graphing Words Word Search
In this data vocabulary worksheet, students search for 16 graph-related words in a word search grid. Each word relates to graphing and collecting data.
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Graphing Points: Post Test
In this graphing points learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about the points on a given graph. Students answer 10 questions total.
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The Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders use the attached worksheet, Where's My Location? - Directions, to play a game in which they plot points on a grid.
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Plot the x-y Coordinates on the Grids Below
In this coordinate grid graphing worksheet, students plot the given points onto each of 6 coordinate grids. All points are located in quadrant 1. One point is plotted on each grid. Answers are given by clicking the appropriate place on...
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Coordinate Graphs
Students use coordinate graphs in order to identify objects and their locations. They are shown how to plot the x and y coordinates and then are given values to be plotted during guided and independent practice. Students are assessed on...
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Interpreting Graphs
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Classifying Figures on the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders use estimation to solve word problems. In this fractions lesson, 5th graders decide whether or not an answer to a work problem is reasonable by applying their knowledge of fractions, decimals and estimation. This lesson...
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Line and Double Line Graphs: Reteach
In this graphing worksheet, students review the five steps for making a double line graph to display data. Students then use the graph they made following the shapes to answer the three questions.
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Force and Gliders
Students explore physics by creating data graphs in class. In this flight properties lesson, students read the book Flying Machine and identify the force, resistance and construction necessary to keep a glider in the air. Students...
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"Graph It"
Students work in teams to conduct short surveys of their classmates. They show their results using at least two different types of graphs.
Students separate into teams and are asked that each team to choose something that they are...