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Usage and Interpretation of Graphs

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Cooperative groups are formed for this graphing activity. Each group must construct a graph that represents how many eyelets (the holes for laces in shoes), are present in their group. A whole-class bar graph is eventually constructed using strips of colored construction paper.

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bar graphs, graphs, circle graphs, graphing

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bar graph, graphs, pie graph, math
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning

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