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K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.

Create Picture Graphs (Pictographs)

🎨 Math class meets Art class! We can create beautiful charts where the data is represented by little smiling faces, stars, or apples.

Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.

Lesson 95 of 186

Concept

A picture graph (Pictograph) is the most fun graph to look at, but you have to be careful when drawing it!

🎯 The Number Key rule:
The most important rule in creating a picture graph is the KEY.
At the bottom of the graph, it must say "What does 1 picture mean?".
* Key: ⭐ = 1 vote.
   (If 3 kids voted for pizza, you draw 3 stars: ⭐⭐⭐).
* Key: ⭐ = 2 votes. (Bigger numbers!).
   (If 4 kids voted for pizza, you only draw 2 stars! ⭐⭐. 2+2=4!).

We usually stick to the easy Key in second grade (1 picture = 1 vote) until you learn your multiplication tables!

Try it

Be the math artist!

Instructions: Imagine drawing the symbols for the picture graph. Assume the Key is 1 Symbol = 1 Vote!

Table of Votes for Favorite Color: * Red: 4 votes * Blue: 7 votes * Green: 2 votes * Key: 1 Smiley Face 😊 = 1 vote.

Problem 1: How many Smiley Faces 😊 should you draw next to the color Red? * Answer: ___ faces.

Problem 2: How many Smiley Faces 😊 should you draw next to the color Blue? * Answer: ___ faces.

Problem 3: How many Smiley Faces 😊 should you draw next to the color Green? * Answer: ___ faces.

Problem 4: If you wanted to add "Yellow: 5 votes", how many faces would you draw? * Answer: ___ faces.

Complete & Continue β†’