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Bar Charts & Pictograms

Revise Bar Charts & Pictograms in Statistics for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

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Visual Stories with Data

Introduction 2

Key Facts About Bar Charts

Key Facts 3

Bar Chart Example

Diagram 4

Types of Bar Charts

Deep Dive 5

Key Facts About Pictograms

Key Facts 6

Pictogram Example

Diagram 7

Reading and Drawing Pictograms

Deep Dive 8

Exam Tips for Bar Charts & Pictograms

Exam Tips 9

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Deep Dive 10

Compound Bar Chart Example

Diagram

Sample Flashcards

What is a bar chart?

A bar chart is a visual representation that uses rectangular bars to compare different categories or groups. The height of each bar represents the frequency or amount.

What is a pictogram?

A pictogram uses symbols or pictures to represent data. Each symbol represents a specific number of items, making the data more visually appealing and easier to understand at a glance.

Sample Questions

In a pictogram, the key shows that one symbol represents 4 people. A row shows 3 and a half symbols. How many people does this row represent?

A. 3.5
B. 7
C. 14
D. 12

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A bar chart comparing two companies' sales has a vertical axis starting at 900 rather than 0. Company A has sales of 950 and Company B has sales of 1000. Explain why this bar chart could be misleading.

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