Statistics - Draw Pictograms 1-1 - Presentation

In a series of educational activities, students are taught how to represent data visually using pictograms. A pictogram is a valuable tool for presenting data as it provides a clear and simple illustration of numerical information, which can be especially helpful in making comparisons or highlighting trends. The lesson begins with an introduction to the concept of pictograms and encourages students to think about why pictograms might be useful. The activities are designed to guide students in creating pictograms based on data they have collected and recorded in tally charts. For instance, students are tasked with completing pictograms that represent various data sets, such as the number of people with different hair or eye colours, the total number of different pets, and the quantity of various fruits and vegetables.

The activities progress to include more complex tasks, such as using given clues to complete pictograms and discussing ways to improve their readability. Students learn the importance of having a clear key, the necessity of using evenly spaced and same-sized symbols, and the need to avoid overlapping images to ensure the pictogram is easy to interpret. They are also encouraged to think critically about how many images to draw for each category and to compare the effectiveness of different pictogram layouts. As they work through the tasks, students are prompted to consider the most appropriate symbols to represent the data and to explain their choices, fostering their analytical and reasoning skills. The lessons culminate in independent work where students apply what they have learned to complete and refine pictograms on their own.