Using graphs to represent lengths and heights
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can represent lengths and heights on a graph and use them to solve problems
Key learning points
- Information about length and height from a table can be represented in a bar graph.
- Information represented in a bar graph can be used to solve problems.
Keywords
Graph - A graph is a visual way of showing information. A Bar Graph uses bars of different lengths or heights to represent information.
Axis - An axis on a graph is a fixed measuring line that runs horizontally (left to right) and/or vertically from zero:
Common misconception
Mistakes may be made on comparison problems. E.g. how much further does one child jump than another?
When we compare, we are finding the difference. To find the difference, we need to subtract the smaller value from the larger value.
Teacher tip
Bar graphs are used to present discrete data. Data related to length and height might be considered continuous but the way it is used here is for comparison and is a measurement taken at one point in time and so is considered discrete data.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the multiples with their times-table.
Five times-table
Two times-table
Ten times-table
One times-table
Q2.How tall is this mouse? Tick all the options that apply.
Q3.Which of these values is the greatest?
Q4.Look at this table showing estimated and actual lengths that children can kick a football. What does the 35 m represent?
Q5.Match the letters to their appropriate number on this number line.
10
20
30
50
Q6.Find the difference between 100 and 85.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A line on a bar graph that runs horizontally (left to right) from zero is known as .
Q2.If we were to represent the data in this table in a bar graph, what maximum value would be needed for the numerical axis?
Q3.If we were to represent the data in this table in a bar graph, what should the numbers labelled on the axis increase in?
Q4.Look at the bar graph comparing the length of some objects. Match the object to its length.
10 cm
25 cm
5 cm
15 cm
15 cm
Q5.Look at the bar graph comparing the length of some objects. Which object is the shortest?
Q6.Look at the bar graph comparing the length of some objects. What is the difference in length between the longest and shortest object?
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