Column graphs
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. The column graph shows the books borrowed from a library. How many books were borrowed on Fri?
2. The column graph shows the books borrowed from a library. How many books were borrowed on Mon?
3. The column graph shows the books borrowed from a library. How many books were borrowed on Wed?
4. The column graph shows the ice creams a shop sold. How many Vanilla ice creams were sold?
5. The column graph shows the favourite sports of a class. How many children chose Soccer?
Answer key ยท Column graphs
1. 10
Read the scale first: each gridline is worth 1.
Go across from the top of the Fri column to the scale.
The column reaches 10, so the answer is 10.
2. 8
Read the scale first: each gridline is worth 1.
Go across from the top of the Mon column to the scale.
The column reaches 8, so the answer is 8.
3. 10
Read the scale first: each gridline is worth 1.
Go across from the top of the Wed column to the scale.
The column reaches 10, so the answer is 10.
4. 9
Read the scale first: each gridline is worth 1.
Go across from the top of the Vanilla column to the scale.
The column reaches 9, so the answer is 9.
5. 4
Read the scale first: each gridline is worth 1.
Go across from the top of the Soccer column to the scale.
The column reaches 4, so the answer is 4.
Try it together
Choose a question from the printable. Use objects or a drawing to show your thinking, then explain your method to someone at home.