Duration: One class

Objectives:

Students will

Identify two types of graphs
Analyze and interpret authentic data shown in bar and pie graphs
Complete a graph given specific data
Perform simple functions within an Excel document:
Enter data
Navigate between data sheets

Standards Connection:

NCTM Data Analysis and Probability Standard for Grades 3–5
      - Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships

Materials:

Computer lab and projector
Teacher-made PowerPoint introducing graphing and graph types
Teacher made interactive Excel spreadsheet

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