Elementary Test Prep: Math 4 Test (Grades 3-4) Graphs

Lesson Page Measurement

Bar Graphs and Pictographs, can help you compare data.

Making a Graph

1. Write a title.
2. Write labels for the bars.
3. Complete the scale.
4. Draw a bar for the data collected.

Bar Graph

	Videos Rented in the Last Four Months

This bar graph shows the number of videos rented in the last four months.

Pictograph

Videos Rented in the Last Four Months

September
October
November
December
each movie projector stands for two videos.
The pictograph helps you compare the number of videos rented in the last four months. How many videos were rented in December? 8 videos
This pictograph shows the same data as the bar graph.

Remember:
Bar graph is a graph that uses bars to show data. The bars on a bar graph can be horizontal or vertical.

Pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to show data.