Statistics - Draw Pictograms 1-1 - Worksheet

The lesson on drawing pictograms is part of the Year 6 curriculum, focusing on the interpretation and construction of simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams, and tables. The objective is to help children understand how to represent data visually using pictograms. To achieve this, differentiated sheets and teaching slides are provided as resources. The lesson introduces key vocabulary such as 'pictogram', 'data', 'represent', 'horizontally', and 'vertically'. Students begin by using concrete apparatus like counters or cubes to build pictograms before advancing to drawing their own. It's crucial that they use consistent symbols to represent the data and align them carefully, learning to complete pictograms that are presented both horizontally and vertically.

During the lesson, the students are encouraged to think critically through key questions about the quantity of images to draw, the differences and similarities between horizontal and vertical pictograms, and which are easier to read. They also contemplate the choice of simple symbols to represent the data. The activity involves filling in missing columns or rows in pictograms and ensuring that the same picture is used consistently throughout. The children need to determine the number of symbols required, sometimes translating words and number sentences into visual representations. The lesson also includes reasoning and problem-solving exercises where students evaluate pictogram readability, use clues to complete pictograms, and explore multiple solutions to given problems.