Interpreting Graphs

9th GradeMath45 min

aligned to Illustrative Mathematics

Learning Objective

I can interpret a graph to describe a real-world situation.

Lesson Flow

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8 min

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • To find the average amount of each color of M&M's in the bag, you have to add up all the values and divide by however many there are.

  • When you see the word 'or' in a probability question, it means you have to add two probabilities together.

  • When analyzing bar graphs with temperatures, it is important to look at each of the different dash marks to figure out what the value is.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

The bar graph shows the number of students who play different sports at a school. According to the graph, 40 students play basketball, 60 students play soccer, 25 play tennis, and 75 play volleyball. How many more students play volleyball than tennis?

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