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Key Facts About Pictograms

Part of Bar Charts & PictogramsGCSE Mathematics

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 10 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 5 of 10

Practice

11 questions

Recall

20 flashcards

Key Facts About Pictograms

  • 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

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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. 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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Quick Recall 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.

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