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Interpretation of Circle Graphs: Northwest Region Population Pie InteractiveInterpretation of Circle Graphs: Northwest Region Population Pie Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Technology
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Year
2014
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Interpretation of Circle Graphs: Northwest Region Population Pie

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Given populations of the five Northwestern states, learners create a circle graph. Using the data and the pie chart, they make comparisons between the populations of the states. Finally, the pupils determine how the chart will change since the last census.

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Concepts

pie charts, circle graphs, human population, the northwestern united states

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Convert the populations counts into percents
  • Lead a discussion on the pros and cons for rounding percentages when building a pie chart

Classroom Considerations

  • The interactive displays population counts when changing the size of the sectors

Pros

  • Includes hints for questions
  • Displays the correct answer if users select the wrong one

Cons

  • None

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