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Reading charts and tables

Strategy card

Charts tell a story, but you must read them carefully.

  1. Step 1: Read the title: what is this about?
  2. Step 2: Read the labels and numbers.
  3. Step 3: Find the exact part the question asks about.
  4. Step 4: Do the math if needed (more, less, total).

Tip: Put your finger on the bar or row the question is about.

Worked example

Which pet got the fewest votes?

Votes for the class pet. Fish: 10, Hamster: 8, Turtle: 12, Rabbit: 9.0102010Fish8Hamster12Turtle9Rabbit
Votes for the class pet (votes)
  • A: Rabbit
  • B: Hamster (the answer)
  • C: Fish
  • D: Turtle

Why: Hamster has 8 votes, the lowest value.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 3

How many more books for Otters than for Foxes?

Books read by each reading club. Owls: 10, Foxes: 7, Bears: 8, Otters: 11.0102010Owls7Foxes8Bears11Otters
Books read by each reading club (books)

Your turn 2 of 3

How many more books for Otters than for Owls?

Books read by each reading club. Owls: 5, Foxes: 2, Bears: 8, Otters: 10.05105Owls2Foxes8Bears10Otters
Books read by each reading club (books)

Your turn 3 of 3

Which group planted the most trees?

Trees planted by each group. Group A: 5, Group B: 6, Group C: 7, Group D: 2.05105Group A6Group B7Group C2Group D
Trees planted by each group (trees)

Keep practicing

Grown-ups: Make a chart of family favorite fruits together. Parent guide

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