But, before we could munch, we had some work to do!
We learned these vocabulary words: horizontal axis, vertical axis, data table, units, bar graph.
We created two bar graphs by collecting the data (counting the colors) and creating a data table. Then, we plotted the data onto bar graphs. Each of us had different data and graphs. Then, we created a bar graph showing data from the entire class. We had to have a new data table.
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| Sample bar graph |
Using colors allowed easier viewing. We had to change the labels on the vertical axis when we did the group bar graph.
Below, you can see the bar graphs displayed on the wall. (Above them is an activity we did earlier in the week on job hunting.)
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| Display of our work |
On Thursday, we continued this activity by looking at the data table and graphs from our class survey last week. We were asked to show our preferences for topics for second quarter. Below, you can view the summary slide show that graphs our responses. Our recommendations will be used for planning learning activities. We also plan to create our own surveys on the computer later in the year.
