The table shows how much there is of each thing.
Below it is an empty bar graph with squares.
Color in as many squares for each thing as the table says.
One square means exactly 1.
Example: The table says "Non-fiction: 8".
In the non-fiction column you color 8 squares from the bottom up.
The colored bars show the answer.
Example
BookNumber
Mystery6
Fairy tale4
Non-fiction8
Which kind of book is there the most of on the table?Non-fiction
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Transfer data from a table into a bar chart and understand both representations.
Common pitfalls
Children sometimes color in one box too many or too few. Tip: count out loud while coloring and compare with the table at the end.
How to practice at home
Count things at home (pens, cups, books) and transfer the numbers into a box chart you draw yourselves.
Related: Reading Charts, Tally chart