- Purpose: Visual representation using symbols or pictures
- Key: Must include a key showing what each symbol represents
- Symbols: Use simple, clear symbols that relate to the data
- Consistency: All symbols must be the same size
- Partial symbols: Can use fractions of symbols (half, quarter, etc.)
- Alignment: Symbols should be neatly aligned
- Scale: Each symbol represents a specific number of units
This key facts covers Key Facts About Pictograms within Bar Charts & Pictograms for GCSE Mathematics. 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 be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 5 of 11 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for Bar Charts & Pictograms
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 dual bar chart shows the test scores of boys and girls in three subjects: - Maths: Boys = 65, Girls = 72 - English: Boys = 58, Girls = 70 - Science: Boys = 71, Girls = 68 In which subject is the difference between boys' and girls' scores the greatest?