Making Sense of Information

Data is all around us! Math helps us turn numbers and facts into pictures, like graphs and charts.

Types of Graphs

• Bar graphs: Show comparisons using bars.
• Line graphs: Show changes over time.
• Pictographs: Use pictures to represent numbers.

Reading Graphs

• Look at labels and titles.
• Check the scale and what each part stands for.
• Find out what the graph is telling you!

Why It Matters

Understanding graphs helps you make decisions, spot trends, and explain information to others.

Real-World Uses

• Tracking your class’s favorite books
• Seeing weather changes during the week