Solve problems using charts worksheet

The worksheet presents a series of engaging activities aimed at enhancing students' abilities to solve problems using various types of charts and graphs. The first activity requires students to work in pairs, using bar charts or time graphs to interpret data. They are tasked with creating five questions based on the data presented in the charts, along with model answers. Once they have prepared their questions, they swap with another pair to answer each other's questions. This exercise not only tests their understanding of the data but also their ability to formulate and answer data-related questions. Feedback is given orally between pairs, focusing on the clarity and difficulty of the questions, as well as any errors made during the process.

In the second activity, pairs are given model questions with answers and are asked to reverse-engineer a bar chart or time graph that represents the data from the questions. After constructing their charts or graphs, they compare their results with another pair to discuss the uniqueness of their representation and the sufficiency of the information provided. The third activity expands the scope to a whole class, year group, or school survey. Students collaborate in small groups to collect data, which is then compiled into a tally chart or table. Using this data, they create their own bar charts or time graphs and develop questions for their peers to answer. This comprehensive activity requires more than one lesson to complete, allowing students to delve deeper into data collection and representation. The overarching objective of these activities is to empower students to solve comparison, sum, and difference problems using information from a variety of graphical sources.