Introduction To Reading Tables & Graphs

1. Looking at the COLUMNS of data, how many Houses are we looking at?

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

We are looking at data for FOUR houses only: House 1, House 2, House 3 and House 4. Did you accidentally include the Information column as well?

Explanation

We are looking at data for FOUR houses only: House 1, House 2, House 3 and House 4. Did you accidentally include the Information column as well?

2. Looking at the graph:
On which day of the week did the baby have the highest temperature?

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

On the graph, the highest point we can see is on Monday. There are no other points on the graph higher than this.

Explanation

On the graph, the highest point we can see is on Monday. There are no other points on the graph higher than this.

3. True or False? In the pie chart, Romance is the most popular movie genre.

True

False

When we look at the pie chart, we can see that Comedy is the most popular movie genre with a 27% slice of the pie. Romance is 14%.

Explanation

When we look at the pie chart, we can see that Comedy is the most popular movie genre with a 27% slice of the pie. Romance is 14%.

4. Looking at the bar chart, what was the population in the USA in 2011?

1.2 billion

200 million

300 million

230 million

To find this answer, we need to look at the column which reads "USA". We then go across to the scale to see the number in millions. When we do this, the number we can see is approximately 300 (million).

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the column which reads "USA". We then go across to the scale to see the number in millions. When we do this, the number we can see is approximately 300 (million).

5. Which house has the most people living in it?

HOUSE 1

HOUSE 2

HOUSE 3

HOUSE 4

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Number of occupants (people in house)". We can see that HOUSE 3 has 10 people in it, which is the most of the four houses.

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Number of occupants (people in house)". We can see that HOUSE 3 has 10 people in it, which is the most of the four houses.

6. Looking at the graph:
What was the baby's temperature on Friday?

36.5 degrees

37.0 degrees

37.5 degrees

38.0 degrees

On the graph, when we look at Friday and follow the scale, we can see the point crosses at 37.0 degrees.

Explanation

On the graph, when we look at Friday and follow the scale, we can see the point crosses at 37.0 degrees.

7. What is the surplus/(deficit) for Civil works?

$14,671

$20,977

$35,648

$98,387

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Civil words", and look at the COLUMN "Surplus/(Deficit)".

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Civil words", and look at the COLUMN "Surplus/(Deficit)".

8. In 2011, which city was the most populated?

China

India

USA

Indonesia

Brazil

You can see from the bar chart that the tallest blue block is China. When you look up the scale, you can see that China's population in 2011 was over 1,300 million (=1.3 billion).

Explanation

You can see from the bar chart that the tallest blue block is China. When you look up the scale, you can see that China's population in 2011 was over 1,300 million (=1.3 billion).

9. What is the total expenditure for public order and safety?

$32,219

$161,812

$27,808

$39,759

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Total" for "Public order and safety", and look at the COLUMN "Expenditure".

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Total" for "Public order and safety", and look at the COLUMN "Expenditure".

10. Match the following

(A)

(B) & (C)

(D)

(E)

In a pie chart, the Leg

Explanation

In a pie chart, the Leg

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11. Look at the table and choose the best answer to answer these questions.What is the income for council administration?

$53,280

$206,919

$141,021

$260,199

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Council administration", and look at the COLUMN "Income".

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Council administration", and look at the COLUMN "Income".

12. Which houses have blocked drains?

HOUSE 1

HOUSE 2

HOUSE 3

HOUSE 4

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Blocked drains". In this row, we can see that House 3 has a blocked bathroom drain, and House 4 has a blocked sink in the kitchen.

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Blocked drains". In this row, we can see that House 3 has a blocked bathroom drain, and House 4 has a blocked sink in the kitchen.

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13. Which houses need rubbish bins?

HOUSE 1

HOUSE 2

HOUSE 3

HOUSE 4

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Rubbish bins". In this row, we can see that House 2 has no bin, and House 4 has a broken bin.

Explanation

To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Rubbish bins". In this row, we can see that House 2 has no bin, and House 4 has a broken bin.

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14. What are the top 3 movie genres as shown in this pie chart?

Drama

Horror

Romance

Comedy

Action

Foreign

Science Fiction

We can see that Comedy (27%), Action (18%) and Romance (14%), have the 3 biggest slices in the pie chart.

Explanation

We can see that Comedy (27%), Action (18%) and Romance (14%), have the 3 biggest slices in the pie chart.

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15. How many ROWS of data are in the above table?

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

There are SEVEN rows of data. Did you mistakenly count the HEADINGS as well?

Explanation

There are SEVEN rows of data. Did you mistakenly count the HEADINGS as well?

16. Can you match the terminology to the blank labels in the table?

A

B

C

D

E

REMEMBER:

We read DOWN columns.
We read ACROSS rows.

Explanation

REMEMBER:

We read DOWN columns.
We read ACROSS rows.

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17. Can you match the terminology to the blank labels in the table?

A

B

C

D

E

REMEMBER:

We read DOWN columns.
We read ACROSS rows.

Explanation

REMEMBER:

We read DOWN columns.
We read ACROSS rows.

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18. Can you match the terminology to the blank labels in the graph?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

Remember:
*The x-axis runs ACROSS the graph (left to right).
*The y-axis runs DOWN the graph (top to bottom).
*The legend tells us what the colours represent in the chart.
*The scale is what our data is being measured by.
*The categories break our data into readable parts.

Explanation

Remember:
*The x-axis runs ACROSS the graph (left to right).
*The y-axis runs DOWN the graph (top to bottom).
*The legend tells us what the colours represent in the chart.
*The scale is what our data is being measured by.
*The categories break our data into readable parts.

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