Interpret Data in Tables
š” The data speaks! Once your numbers are perfectly organized in a table, you can answer tricky questions instantly.
Concept
Interpreting a table is exactly like interpreting a graph! The only difference is that tables use real numbers (like "4") instead of pictures (like šššš) or tallies. šÆ **How to Interpret:** Look at our Favorite Fruit table: | Fruit | Number of Friends | | :--- | :--- | | Apples | 3 | | Bananas | 5 | | Oranges | 1 | We can use the table to answer questions! * **Which is most popular?** Look for the biggest number in the right column! The number is 5. Track left to the fruit column: It's Bananas! * **How many friends took the survey?** Add all the numbers in the right column together! (3 + 5 + 1 = 9 friends).
Try it
Read the data! **Instructions:** Look at the table of "Class Pets" and answer the questions. **Class Pets Table** | Type of Pet | Number in the School | | :--- | :--- | | Guinea Pigs | 4 | | Lizards | 2 | | Turtles | 3 | **Problem 1:** How many Guinea Pigs are in the school? * Answer: ___ **Problem 2:** Which pet is the LEAST common (has the smallest number)? A) Guinea Pigs B) Lizards C) Turtles **Problem 3:** How many MORE Guinea Pigs are there than Lizards? (Find the difference: 4 - 2) * Answer: ___ **Problem 4:** How many pets are there in TOTAL across the whole school? (Add them all up!) * Answer: ___