Graphs Chart
In a scaled graph, each picture or each line on the graph can stand for more than 1.
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How to do it
- Read the key on the picture graph.
- Count by 5s up the side of the bar graph.
- Count the Xs over each number on the line plot.
Teaching tip
Cover all but one row with a sheet of paper so your child can focus on it. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 3.MD.B.3.
About this chart
A picture graph where each picture stands for 2, a bar graph counting by 5s, and a line plot.
What kids practice
In a scaled graph, each picture or each step on the side of a bar graph stands for more than 1, like 2, 5 or 10. Third graders read and make these graphs and answer "how many more" and "how many fewer" questions. They also measure lengths to the nearest half inch and show them on a line plot, where each X stands for one thing that was measured.
Watch for
- Counting each picture as 1 and ignoring the key.
- Reading a bar that stops between two lines as the line below it.
- Starting a ruler at 1 instead of 0 when measuring.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full scaled graphs and line plots guide for 3rd grade.
More sheets in this set
2. Read a Scaled Picture GraphPicture graphs where each picture stands for 2, 5 or 10, including half pictures.
3. Read a Scaled Bar GraphBar graphs on a scale of 2, 5 or 10 with how many, how many more and how many in all questions.
4. Make a Bar GraphTurn a tally table into a bar graph that counts by 2s or 5s.
5. Make a Line PlotMeasure lines to the nearest half inch with the printed rulers, then plot the lengths.
6. Read a Line PlotLine plots of leaves, pencils, shells and more, measured to the nearest half inch, with questions.