A graph that uses symbols to
represent data.
Parts of a pictograph graph
A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent
data. Each symbol or picture usually represents a multiple piece of
data. They may be horizontal or vertical.
It is very important
to look at the key
and determine how
many pieces each
symbol represents.
Activity Example
Gather all your data and decide how many pieces you want your
symbols to represent. This information must be placed in a key.
Place the symbols with the appropriate numbers and labels.
Cardinal
Dove
Crow
Blue Jay
Birds which have visited our bird feeder
=2 birds
It is very important to remember the symbol in the key represents
multiple pieces. If the data does not match the number of the
symbol, the symbol must be cut to represent the fraction of the
piece.
Cardinal
Dove
Crow
Blue Jay
Since each
represents 2
birds, the half bird would
represent one. There were 3
Cardinals, and 9 Crows.
= 2 birds
Additional Activities and Resources
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/pictograph.html
http://kids-learn.org/chocolate/schulte/schulte.htm
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8v21r/Homework/Math/Practice%20Book/Math
PBCh01.pdf