Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Data and Graphing ↓


Interpreting Simple Graphs


Welcome to the exciting world of interpreting simple graphs! This guide will help young learners understand how to read and understand simple graphs. By the end of this guide, everyone should understand the basics of reading graphs.

What is a graph?

A graph is a picture that shows information or data. It helps us see things in an easier way. In Class 1, we often use very simple types of graphs. These graphs help us see data about things like our favourite fruits, the weather or how many pets we have.

Let's look at a simple sentence and convert it into a graph:

Imagine we asked our five friends, “What is your favorite fruit?” The results are as follows:

  • Ben loves apples.
  • Anna loves bananas very much.
  • Jake loves apples.
  • Emma loves apples.
  • Liam loves bananas.

Creating a bar graph

We can turn our list into a graph. We'll use a bar graph because it's easy and fun.

Favorite Fruits Count
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Apples   | |||
Bananas  | ||

Now let's refine this a bit further using our view model below:

Apple 3 Bananas 2

This is a bar graph. Each bar represents how many people chose each fruit. The longer the bar, the more people liked that fruit.

Parts of a bar graph

Before you can learn to read a page of a fairy tale, you must first learn what the book shows you. This means we need to know the parts of a graph. Let's look at our bar graph.

Here are the main parts of our simple bar graph:

  • Bars: Rectangles that go up and down (vertically) or side to side (horizontally). These bars show us the numbers we want to know.
  • Labels: Words below (for vertical bars) or beside (for horizontal bars) that help us know what the data is about.
  • Numbers: Often found on the edges of a graph, these numbers tell us how many each bar represents.

Why use a graph?

Graphs help us see and understand data quickly. For example, if someone asks you how many people like apples, you can know immediately by looking at a graph - much faster than by reading a list.

Practice reading graphs

To get better at reading graphs, we need to practice with some examples. Here are some examples to help you get started:

Example 1: Favorite color

Our friends were asked: "What is your favorite color?" Here are the results in the form of a simple graph.

Red 5 Green 3 Blue 1

Just by looking at the stripes we can understand that more people like blue color than red color. Green color is right in the middle.

Understanding picture graphs

Graphs can also be made using pictures or symbols. These are called picture graphs or pictographs. Let's make one!

Example 2: Favorite animal

Imagine you ask your friends, “What is your favorite animal?”

Our data is as follows:

  • Cats: 4 people
  • Dogs: 2 people
  • Bird: 1 person

Let's convert this data into a pictogram:

favorite animal Cats dogs Birds

In this pictogram, each circle represents a person. Just count the circles to see how many people chose each animal.

Using a line graph

Line graphs show how things change over time. For example, we can use a line graph to show how the weather changes on each day of the week.

Example 3: Temperature for one week

Let's see how the weather changed in a week:

Days | Temperature (°C)
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Mon  | 20
Tue  | 22
Wed  | 25
Thu  | 23
Fri  | 26
Sat  | 28
Sun  | 25

This list can be converted into a line graph. It might look something like this:

monday Fortunate Mercury Teacher Vesper sat Sun 20° 22° 25° 23° 26° 28°

Each point on the graph represents the temperature for each day. When we connect the points with a line, we can see whether the temperature increased or decreased during the week.

Conclusion

Graphs are everywhere in the world around us. From weather reports and school grades to sports scores and favorite foods, graphs help us understand data quickly. By learning to read simple graphs, we can gather important information in a fun and easy way.

Memorization:

  • Bar graphs use bars to show data and are great for comparing things.
  • Picture graphs use pictures to show data and make it more entertaining.
  • Line graphs use points and lines to show how data changes over time.

With this basic understanding, interpreting simple graphs becomes easy and enjoyable!


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