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Interpreting Data by Creating
Graphs
Fifth Grade Math
Graphs bring data to life and help us draw conclusions about the information presented. In this lesson, your
students will learn how to create bar graphs and double bar graphs and practice interpreting them.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to create a double bar graph using an appropriate scale, with all parts of the graph
included (title, axes, labels, scale, bars).
Materials and preparation Key terms
Class set of the Create a Double Bar Graph double bar graph
(with data provided) worksheet
Class set of the Create a Double Bar Graph
(with your own data) worksheet
Class set of the Create a Picture Graph
worksheet (optional)
Projector
Small sticky notes, two colors, one per student
Attachments
Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided) (PDF)

Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data) (PDF)
Create a Picture Graph (with your own data) (PDF)
Introduction (10 minutes)
The class will start the lesson by generating a traditional bar graph and a double bar graph, both
organized by gender. Create the structure for a bar graph (the axis without the bars) on a poster or dry
erase board with the title, 'Our Class’ Favorite Sports to Watch or Play.' As a class, decide on the
categories (soccer, gymnastics, basketball, etc.). Write the categories under the horizontal line, spaced
evenly with room for two bars above each category.
Tell students that they will be “voting” on their favorite sport and creating a class graph. Ask students to
write down or tell a neighbor what they predict the graph will look like once they have all added their
choice.
Distribute two different colors of small sticky notes to students asking boys to select one color and girls to
select the other. Have students come to the board and place their sticky note above their choice, creating
one neat bar above each category (ignoring the different colors for now).
Remind students that a bar graph is type of graph that shows the data divided in categories along a
horizontal line. It is good for comparing values in different categories. Instruct each student to place their
sticker above the beverage choice that best represents the their favorite. Review the five parts of a graph
(title, axis, labels, scale, bars) and explain that these parts each help you interpret the information.
Discuss, "What do you notice right away? What are some of your initial observations? How is the graph
the same or different from what you predicted? Is there anything that surprised you? What conclusions
can you make about our class’ favorite sports based on the data?"
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Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling (10 minutes)
Now, create a double bar graph using the same data. For each category across the horizontal axis
(sports), divide the bar into two bars according to color/gender.
Ask students how this graph is different than the other. What additional questions can we answer with a
double bar graph? Note that with a double bar graph you are able to compare across two variables,
sports and gender.
Guided Practice (15 minutes)
Distribute the Interpreting Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided) worksheet and project one
copy so that all students can follow along.
Using the data provided, model for the class some different strategies for organizing the data (making a
table, using highlighters, etc.). Create a double bar graph using the template on the sheet.
Analyze the graph and complete the exercises at the bottom in pairs or as a class using student input.
Distribute the Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data) worksheet. Go over the instructions
together. Students will be collecting their own data and creating a double bar graph.
Independent working time (20 minutes)
Instruct students to complete the Double Bar Graph worksheet and answer the questions on the bottom
independently.
Differentiation
Support: Collect a set of data using class responses and have students use that data set. Having a
shared set of data will allow them to use classmates as collaborators in the graph creation.
Enrichment: Have students complete the activity Create a Picture Graph.
Assessment (5 minutes)
Sketch a quick double bar graph on the board using invented data. Ask students to interpret the data
using the graph, writing their answers on an exit slip or on a personal white board. Circulate the room and
spot check responses. Ask some or all of these suggested questions:
Make a statement that can be supported using the data in this graph.
What are two different questions that are being answered with this double bar graph?
What are two ways the data has been organized?
Review and closing (5 minutes)
Share out student graphs in small groups or as a class. You could do a gallery style share where students
circulate the room and observe others’ graphs (displayed on their desks).
Students could each hold up their graph for the class to see and make one conclusion statement based
on their analysis of the data in the graph.

Name:________________________ Date:_______________
Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided)

Jaleal read an article that stated that children are watching too much TV. It stated that 10-12 year olds watch 20
hours a week. He wanted to know if this data was true for his class, so he surveyed his classmates to find out how
much TV they are actually watching per week. Using the data that he collected, decide on the scale and create two
bars for each category (one for boys, one for girls) on the double bar graph then make sure that it has all five parts
of a graph. Hint: Categories will have to be ranges of numbers (for example, 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, etc.).
scale
(Intervals on the y axis)
Title:_________________________
_____
_____
Data
(Bars)
_________________________
x-axis
y-axis
Axis Labels & Categories
________________________________ HOURS OF TV WATCHED IN ONE WEEK

Title

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Boys
Akram 11
Diego 5
David 2
Yassin 16
Gary 13
Robert 17
Thomas 14
Xavier 12
Latrell 4
Dorian 11
Michael 11
Joe 1
# of Students
Juan 10
Akemi 6
Girls
Aisha 6
Maggie 12
Tatum 0
Andrea 12
Melissa 11
Nicole 20
Joaquin 8
Evalyse 16
0-5 6 - 10 11-15 16 - 20 Ginger 2
Hitomi 2
Hours Adriana 9
Natalia 11
Fantasia 18
Sophia 12

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Does the data from Jaleal’s class reflect the findings presented in the article that he read? Explain your thinking.
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Write a conclusive statement about TV viewing time for this class that can be supported by this data:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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If you were to conduct a follow-up study to find out more about the TV viewing habits of this class, what other
questions would you want to ask?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Name:________________________ Date:_______________
Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data)

Find out how much TV your classmates are watching per week. Using the data that you collect, decide on the scale
and create two bars for each category (one for boys, one for girls) on the double bar graph then make sure that it
has all five parts of a graph. Hint: Categories will have to be ranges of numbers (for example, 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, etc.).
Pre-Graph Predictions:
I predict the maximum amount will be: _____
I predict the minimum amount will be: _____
I predict that girls/boys (circle) watch more TV than girls/boys (circle).
I predict that most of my classmates watch about _____ hours of TV per week.
scale
Title:_________________________
____
____
Data
(Bars)
_________________________
x-axis
y-axis

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Name:________________________ Date:_______________

HOURS OF TV
________________________________ WATCHED IN
ONE WEEK
Title
Boys
Name # of Hours
Girls
Name # of Hours

Name:________________________ Date:_______________

How does the data match with your predictions? On which predictions were you close? On which
were you off?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Write a conclusive statement about TV viewing time for this class that can be supported by this data:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Make a hypothesis about why the above statement is true.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
If you were to conduct a follow-up study to find out if your hypothesis was true, what question would you
want to ask?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Name:________________________ Date:_______________
Create a Picture Graph (with your own data)

What do your classmates do when they aren’t at school? Find out how much time your classmates spend doing
different out of school activities each week. Using the data that you collect, decide on the scale and create imag-
es/symbols for each category on the picture graph. Then make sure that your graph has all five parts. Hint: Sym-
bols all have to be the same size.
Pre-Graph Predictions
I predict that the most popular activity will be... _________________________
What is something you are curious about related to this survey question?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
scale
Title: _________________________
____
____
Data
(Bars)
_________________________
x-axis
y-axis

Name:________________________ Date:_______________

HOURS OF TV
________________________________ WATCHED IN
ONE WEEK
Title
Boys
Name # of Hours
Girls
Name # of Hours

Name:________________________ Date:_______________

How does the data match with your prediction?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What surprised you about your data?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What is something interesting you learned about your classmates that you didn’t know before?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Write a conclusive statement about students’ activities that can be supported by this data:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Make a hypothesis about why the above statement is true.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
If you were to conduct a follow-up study to find out if your hypothesis was true, what question would you
want to ask?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Materials and preparation Key terms

Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided) (PDF)

Introduction (10 minutes)

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Guided Practice (15 minutes)

Independent working time (20 minutes)

Enrichment: Have students complete the activity Create a Picture Graph.

Review and closing (5 minutes)

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Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided)

Axis Labels & Categories

________________________________ HOURS OF TV WATCHED IN ONE WEEK

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Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided)

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Create a Double Bar Graph (with data provided)

questions would you want to ask?

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Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data)

I predict the maximum amount will be: _____

I predict the minimum amount will be: _____

I predict that girls/boys (circle) watch more TV than girls/boys (circle).

Axis Labels & Categories

Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data)

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Create a Double Bar Graph (with your own data)

Make a hypothesis about why the above statement is true.

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Create a Picture Graph (with your own data)

Axis Labels & Categories

Create a Picture Graph (with your own data)

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Create a Picture Graph (with your own data)

Make a hypothesis about why the above statement is true.

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