Grade 3 · Math · Unit 12 of 12
Data, Dot Plots & Bar Graphs
Ask a question, collect data and read graphs.
What your child practises
Statistical questions, first-hand and second-hand data, dot plots, and bar graphs where one square stands for one item.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: 3ST1.1, 3ST1.2 · statistical questions, first-hand and second-hand data, dot plots and bar graphs
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which choice got the most votes?
Favourite animal - Owl
- Bison
- Beaver
- Moose
Show answer
Beaver
Hint: The tallest bar is the most popular.
Question 2
Which graph would show favourite pizza toppings with a bar for each topping?
🍕- a bar graph
- a number line
- a map
- a clock
Show answer
a bar graph
Hint: A bar graph compares groups.
Question 3
How many students answered in all?
Favourite winter activity - 41
- 48
- 44
Show answer
44
Hint: Add the numbers on all the bars.
Question 4
Each dot is one student. How many pets do the most students have?
Pets (each ● is one student) Pets Students 0 pets ●●●●●●●● 1 pets ● 2 pets ●● 3 pets ●●●●● 4 pets ●●●●●● - 3 pets
- 1 pets
- 0 pets
- 2 pets
Show answer
0 pets
Hint: The longest row of dots is the most common answer.
Question 5
How many students chose Salad?
Favourite lunch - 13
- 11
- 12
Show answer
12
Hint: Find the bar for this choice and read its height.
Question 6
This dot plot shows how many pets each student has. Each dot is one student. How many students have 0 pets?
Pets (each ● is one student) Pets Students 0 pets ●●●●● 1 pets ●●● 2 pets ● 3 pets ●●●●●● 4 pets ●●●● - 7
- 1
- 5
Show answer
5
Hint: Count the dots next to the number of pets.