Oakland Terrace Math Work Grade 5

Students in Ms. Lyons' class came up with a survey question, surveyed the class, and then used the Graph Master program to record their data and to create graphs. Students created a bar graph and a circle graph showing the same data. Students start making and interpreting bar graphs in first grade. Relating a bar graph with a circle graph is a much more advanced skill. Ms. Lyons' students show the percentages of each category in their circle graphs. Students must consider which representation is better in a given situation, and the graphing programs allow students to see data displayed in different ways. Indicators: 4.5.2.1 collect and organize data using a variety of graphic representations, including tables, stem and leaf plots, line plots, and line graphs. 4.6.2.1 interpret, organize, and display data, with and without technology, using various formats, including frequency tables and circle graphs.

Students in Ms. Lyons' class came up with a survey question, surveyed the class, and then used the Graph Master program to record their data and to create graphs. Students created a bar graph and a circle graph showing the same data. Students start making and interpreting bar graphs in first grade. Relating a bar graph with a circle graph is a much more advanced skill. Ms. Lyons' students show the percentages of each category in their circle graphs. Students must consider which representation is better in a given situation, and the graphing programs allow students to see data displayed in different ways.

Indicators:
4.5.2.1 collect and organize data using a variety of graphic representations, including tables, stem and leaf plots, line plots, and line graphs.
4.6.2.1 interpret, organize, and display data, with and without technology, using various formats, including frequency tables and circle graphs.