Name _____________________________
Circle Graphs
Circle Graphs show a whole, or 100% of data and can be used to compare parts to the
whole.
In a study of 100 students, 2 questions were asked.
1. What is their favorite sport to watch?
2. What is the music they listen to?
Here are the results:
Football
Baseball
Volleyball
Basketball
50 students
25 students
10 students
15 students
Rock
Pop
R&B
Country
Classical
10 students
10 students
25 students
50 students
5 students
Steps to create the circle graph:
1. Find the percentage of students per sport or music.
2. Find the product of the percent and 360 to form the angle in degrees.
3. Use a protractor to measure this degree and place in the circle.
4. Create a circle graph using this data.
5. Color and make a key for each item.
The diameter of the circle has already been drawn for you.
Favorite Sport
Favorite Music