Interpreting Graphs

Interpreting Graphs

Grade 9th Grade · Math · 45 min· Illustrative Mathematics

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

MathTalk · 7:31

Analyzing Graphs

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    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.

  • 2

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

  • 3

    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 Questions

9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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