Pictograms (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of a pictogram
Definition of a pictogram
Visual method of displaying data using pictures/symbols
The key (or legend) in a pictogram
The key (or legend) in a pictogram
Tells you what each symbol represents
Why the key is most important
Why the key is most important
Without it, you cannot read or understand the pictogram
Steps to read pictogram data
Steps to read pictogram data
Look at key, count symbols, multiply by key value
What partial symbols represent
What partial symbols represent
A fraction of the full amount
Half symbol when 1 symbol = 4 items
Half symbol when 1 symbol = 4 items
2 items
Quarter symbol when 1 symbol = 4 items
Quarter symbol when 1 symbol = 4 items
1 item
Symbols needed for 10 items (key: 1 symbol = 4)
Symbols needed for 10 items (key: 1 symbol = 4)
rac{10}{4} = 2.5 symbols (2 full + half)
Similarity between tallies and pictograms
Similarity between tallies and pictograms
Both use visual symbols to represent quantities of data
Most important exam tip for pictograms
Most important exam tip for pictograms
Always check the key first