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Session 6 Study Guide: My First Pictograph

Data Science for Young Minds — Grade 1

Key Topics

TopicDetails
Understanding what a pictograph isUnderstanding what a pictograph is
Building a pictograph with real stickersBuilding a pictograph with real stickers or drawings
Reading and interpreting a pictographReading and interpreting a pictograph
Writing sentences about what a pictograpWriting sentences about what a pictograph shows

Lesson Summaries

Lesson 1: What Is a Pictograph?

A pictograph uses pictures to show data. Each picture stands for one thing. Learn to read simple pictographs.

Lesson 2: Building Your Pictograph

Collect data about class favorites and build a real pictograph using stickers on paper!

Lesson 3: Reading Your Pictograph

Now that your pictograph is built, learn to read it. Which column is tallest? What does that mean?

Lesson 4: Pictograph Sentences

Practice writing sentences about your pictograph: 'Apple is the most popular because it has the most stickers.'

Review Questions

  1. What is a pictograph?
  2. In a pictograph, each sticker usually represents...
  3. If apples have 6 stickers and bananas have 3 stickers, which fruit got more votes?
  4. Why are pictographs useful?
  5. What should every pictograph have?
  6. Your pictograph shows: Cat=7, Dog=4, Fish=2. Which pet is LEAST popular?
  7. What is the first step in making a pictograph?
  8. A good sentence about a pictograph starts with...