A bar graph shows numbers with bars.
The taller the bar, the bigger the number.
This is how you read the graph:
1. Look at the label below, what is being counted?
2. Read the number at the top of the bar.
3. Compare the bars with each other.
The numbers written in show the answer.
Example
Which game had the most spectators?Final
How many spectators came to the semi-final?5200
How many more spectators came to the final than to the first round?4600
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Read and compare data in charts and calculate with it.
Common pitfalls
Matching bar height and value correctly. Tip: run the ruler from the top of the bar to the number.
How to practice at home
Draw weather data or class surveys as a bar chart and ask each other questions about it.
Related: Tally chart, From the table to the chart, Comparing Numbers