Learning Resources LER 9300 manual Bar Graph Chart, Tips for working with bar graphs, To Use

LER 9300

Ages Grades

6+ 1+

Write & Wipe

Bar Graph Chart

The Write & Wipe Bar Graph is a great tool for practicing graphing and data analysis. Use the five adjustable color bands to easily create “bars” of data corresponding to units of measure.

LER 9300

	Title
Axis Label	Scale
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Bar Labels

To Use:

Write the following on the chart with a dry-erase marker*:

•A title at the top of the bar graph

•An axis label for the y-axis along the left-hand side of the graph

•A scale of measurement for the y-axis data

•Bar labels on the x-axis for each bar used in the graph

To graph data, gently pull and slide a color band upward or downward to adjust its length. Hide unused bars by gently pulling their bands around until they no longer show in the front of the chart.

*Marker is not included. Test your dry-erase marker on the back of the board to ensure that it doesn’t leave a permanent mark. Remove marks with a paper towel or dry-marker eraser. The chart will warp if saturated with water.

Tips for working with bar graphs:

1.Always read the title first to learn what the bar graph is about.

2.Next, read the bar labels to find out what the bars represent.

3.Look at the axis label to see what the scale

measures and which units it employs to do so. Does the scale measure an amount, or does it measure a percentage?