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Data Through Pictures

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Data Through Pictures — CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is data?

Answer

Data is information that we collect, record, and organize to understand patterns or answer questions. For example, the number of hours children spend watching TV or the number of toys in a shop.

Card 2Pictographs

What is a pictograph?

Answer

A pictograph is a way of showing data using pictures or symbols. Each picture or symbol represents a certain number of items. It makes data easy to understand at a glance.

Card 3Pictographs

What is a scale in a pictograph?

Answer

A scale in a pictograph tells us how many items each picture or symbol represents. For example, if 1 toy symbol = 5 toys, then the scale is 1:5. This helps us show large numbers using fewer symbols.

Card 4Pictographs

If one symbol in a pictograph represents 3 items and there are 4 symbols, how many total items are there?

Answer

Total items = Number of symbols × Scale value Total items = 4 × 3 = 12 items So there are 12 items in total.

Card 5Bar Graphs

What is a bar graph?

Answer

A bar graph uses bars (rectangles) of different lengths to show data. The length of each bar represents the quantity or amount. Bars can be vertical or horizontal.

Card 6Bar Graphs

What are the main parts of a bar graph?

Answer

The main parts of a bar graph are: 1. Title - tells what the graph is about 2. Horizontal axis (x-axis) - shows categories 3. Vertical axis (y-axis) - shows values or quantities 4. Bars - represent th

Card 7Pictographs

How do you read data from a pictograph where 1 symbol = 5 items and there are 3 complete symbols plus half a symbol?

Answer

Complete symbols: 3 × 5 = 15 items Half symbol: 0.5 × 5 = 2.5 items Total: 15 + 2.5 = 17.5 items (or 17-18 items, as we usually round to whole numbers)

Card 8Basic Concepts

Why do we use pictographs and bar graphs?

Answer

We use pictographs and bar graphs because they: 1. Make data easy to understand quickly 2. Help us compare different quantities 3. Show patterns and trends clearly 4. Are more interesting than just nu

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