Solving Data Problems
Grade 3 · Math · Time and Data · Ohio, USA
Lesson Summary
Use information from graphs and tables to answer questions and solve problems.
Explanation
When you look at a graph or table, start by reading the title and labels so you know what the data is about. You might be asked to find the total, the difference between two groups, or which group has the most or fewest. Add, subtract, or compare the numbers from the graph to find your answer. Always double-check by looking back at the graph.
Practice Questions
Q1: A bar graph shows 8 students like soccer, 5 like basketball, and 3 like baseball. How many students were surveyed in all?
Answer: 16, because 8 + 5 + 3 = 16.
Q2: Using the same graph, how many more students like soccer than baseball?
Answer: 5 more, because 8 − 3 = 5.
Q3: A table shows that Room A collected 24 cans and Room B collected 18 cans. How many cans did they collect together?
Answer: 42 cans, because 24 + 18 = 42.
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Solving Data Problems is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Math curriculum in Ohio, USA.
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