How do you read a bar graph?

In this lesson you will learn about organizing data by reading a bar graph.

Let’s Review Data is a collection of information. 6 Flowers

Let’s Review A bar graph has axes. vertical axis Fish Dog Rabbit Bird Data from a table can be shown in a graph. horizontal axis123456

Core Lesson Bar graphs organize data What is your favorite snack?

Core Lesson Bars show amount in each category.

A Common Misunderstanding Only identifying the amounts in each category

Core Lesson Bar graphs help compare categories Most Least Bar graphs can be vertical or horizontal.

In this lesson you have learned about organizing data by reading a bar graph.