Which picture graph is correct?

key notes

Understand a Picture Graph (Pictograph)

  • A picture graph uses images or symbols to show numbers.
  • Each picture stands for a fixed number (like 1 apple = 1 or 2 apples).

👉 Check the Key (🔑)

  • The key tells what each picture means.
  • Example: 🍎 = 2 apples
  • Always read the key first!

👉 Count Carefully 🔢

  • Count the number of pictures in each row.
  • Multiply using the key if needed.

👉 Same Size & Type of Pictures 🖼️

  • All pictures must be same size and shape.
  • Mixing different pictures can make the graph incorrect.

👉 Correct Labels 🏷️

  • Each row should have a clear name (like fruits, animals, etc.).
  • Without labels, the graph is confusing.

👉 Equal Spacing 📏

  • Pictures should be neatly arranged in a line.
  • No overlapping or messy placement.

👉 No Missing or Extra Pictures ❌

  • The number of pictures must match the data exactly.
  • Extra or missing pictures make the graph wrong.

✅ How to Choose the Correct Picture Graph

✔️ Has a clear key
✔️ Uses same pictures
✔️ Shows correct number of symbols
✔️ Is neat and easy to read

🎯 Simple Tip for Kids

👉 “Look, Check, Count, and Decide!”

Learn with an example

🏫Chris had a cookout. He got some drinks.

🏫Which pictograph shows the right number of each drink?

Count each type of drink.

There are 6 sodas.

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There are 5 bottles of water.

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This pictograph shows 6 sodas and 5 bottles of water.

🏫Dorothy got some drinks to share with her art club.

🏫Which pictograph shows the right number of each drink?

Count each type of drink.
There are 6 bottles of chocolate milk.

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There are 3 juice boxes.

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This pictograph shows 6 bottles of chocolate milk and 3 juice boxes.

🏫Faith packed some snacks for the beach.

🏫Which pictograph shows the right number of each snack?

Count each type of snack.
There are 6 bunches of grapes.

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There are 6 bags of chips.

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This pictograph shows 6 bunches of grapes and 6 bags of chips.

Let’s practice!