Computing idata WALT represent data using a pictogram
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Computing – idata WALT: represent data using a pictogram. WILF: • I can use a table to create a pictogram representing information about a survey.
What is a pictogram? A pictogram is a chart that uses pictures to represent data. Pictograms are set out using columns of pictures to show the number. 7 1 1
10 Favourite Fruit 9 8 7 Here is a bar chart showing the favourite fruit for a class of children. 6 5 The scale counts up in 1’s. 4 3 Which fruit is the most popular and why? 2 1 0 Banana Grapes Apples Pears
10 Favourite Fruit 9 8 7 6 Here is the same pictogram with 1 picture representing 2 children’s choices. 5 4 3 2 1 0 Banana Grapes Apples Pears
10 Favourite Colour 9 8 7 Here is a pictogram showing children’s favourite colours. 6 5 Each circle represents 1 child’s choice. 4 3 How many children like the colour red? 2 1 0 Red Blue Green Yellow Pink
10 Favourite Colour 9 8 7 Here is the same pictogram with 1 circle representing 2 children’s choices. 6 5 4 If there is an odd number, we use half a circle to mean 1 child. 3 2 How many children like the colour green? 1 0 Red Blue Green Yellow Pink
Your task this week is create a pictogram using the data you collected last week. I would like to create two pictograms. The first should have scale’s counting up in 1 and the second one in 2 s. Remember you can colour in the furbles. Please use the template provided and extend if necessary.
