Overview

Students look at a graph that has no labels for the axes. They then use the information given to write the labels on the graph.

Objective

Students will be able to correctly label a graph.

Standards Addressed

Mathematics — Data Analysis

Grade 6

Statistical Methods, Benchmark G

06. Make logical inferences from statistical data.

Procedure

1. Have each student work with a partner.

2. Distribute the student handout, What’s This Graph Telling Me?

3. Tell the students that the labels were left off these graphs and they need to use the information given to finish the graph.

4. Have the students write a few sentences to tell how they figured out which bar matched the color.

Answers

Problem 1

 

Problem 2

Evaluation

Problem 1
Color labels are correct (2 pts. each).	14 points
Y-axis is labeled correctly.	10 points
Problem 2
Color labels are correct (2 pts. each).	14 points
Y-axis is labeled correctly.	10 points
Written explanation is clear and accurate.	16 points