Same Data, Different Graphs: Book Series
Data Story
In this Alike & Different Data Story, students compare two bar graphs that display the same data using different scales. They discover that changing the scale changes how a graph looks but does not change the data it represents. Students interpret scaled bar graphs, compare quantities, and explain how the scale affects the appearance of a graph. Students will: Interpret information presented in scaled bar graphs. Explain the purpose of a graph's scale. Compare two graphs that display the same data. Solve comparison problems using information from a graph. Explain how changing the scale affects a graph's appearance without changing the data. Big Idea: The way data are displayed can change, but the data themselves stay the same. Scientists and mathematicians choose graph scales carefully to communicate information clearly.
Many books are part of a series. [--- Series: a group of books that shares the same characters or continues the same story. ---] {alert-vocabulary} In this Data Story, you'll compare graphs that show information about several popular book series. Look carefully for similarities and differences as you investigate. Click Next to begin.
Topics and standards: Alike & Different, 3-MD-B-3, Tuva Jr., 3-E-15-1, 3-E-15-2, 4-E-12-3, 4-E-12-4, 5-E-10-3