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How to make a Pictograph?

Pictograph
A pictograph is a type of graphical representation in which symbols or pictures are used
to represent data or information. These symbols or pictures can be used to represent
numbers, quantities, or data sets in a way that is easy to understand and interpret.
Pictographs are often used in charts, graphs, and other types of data visualisation tools
to make complex data more accessible to a wide audience.

For example,  let's look at an example that explains how pictographs can be used to
comprehend data.

In the given table, the information of 100 students has been gathered, who like various
colours.

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The information above can be expressed as a pictograph as follows:

As you can see, the given data becomes more visually appealing and easier to interpret.

What is the difference between students who like the colours blue and red?

Solution: Students who like the colour blue = 7 symbols

Students who like the colour red = 4 symbols
Therefore difference = 7 - 4 = 3 symbols
Each symbol represents 5 students.

Therefore, the difference is equal to 15 students.

How to make a Pictograph?

1. Choose a topic: Decide on a topic that you want to make a pictograph about. This
could be anything from the number of different types of animals in a zoo to the number
of students in a class who like different types of music.

2. Collect data: Gather data on the topic you have chosen. This could be done by
conducting a survey, counting items, or researching online.

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3. Organise the data: Organise the data into categories or groups. For example, if you
are making a pictograph about the number of different types of animals in a zoo, you
could organise the data into categories such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

4. Create a key: Create a key for the pictograph. This should include a list of the
categories or groups you have used and a symbol or image that represents each one. All
the symbols/images used must be of the same size.

5. Draw the pictograph: Draw a grid with a horizontal and a vertical axis. On the
horizontal axis, write the categories or groups and on the vertical axis, write the
numbers or data. Using the key, place the symbols or images on the grid to represent
the data.

6. Label the pictograph: Add a title and label to the pictograph to make it clear what the
data represents and what the categories or groups are.

7. Review and finalise: Review the pictograph to make sure it is clear and easy to
understand. Make any necessary adjustments before finalizing it.

Note: All the symbols/objects must be of the same size. We can also use a fraction of a
symbol/object to show data.

Worksheet of What are Pictographs?

Solved Questions on Pictographs

Edward is a teacher who wants to take a special class for the children so he has taken a
survey among his students. He recorded the number of students who are interested in
attending special classes on weekdays in the form of a pictograph shown below.

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Study the pictograph and answer the following questions:

1. How many students are interested in attending the special class on Monday?

a) 5
b) 15
c) 20
d) 30

Answer: d) 30

Explanation: Monday = 5 smileys

Each smiley = 6 students

Therefore, the total number of students = 5 x 6 = 30 students.

2. What is the sum of students that are interested in attending the special class on
Friday and Thursday?

a) 42
b) 27
c) 30
d) 36

Answer: a) 42

Explanation: Number of students interested on Thursday = 2.5 x 6 = 15

Number of students interested on Friday = 4.5 x 6 = 27

Therefore, Sum = 27 + 15 = 42

3. If the total strength of a class is 187. How many students are not interested in
attending special classes on any days mentioned in the pictograph?

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a) 114
b) 117
c) 121
d) 70

Answer: d) 70

Explanation: Total number of students in class = 187

Total number of students interested in attending special classes = 19.5 x 6 = 117
Total number of students who are not interested = 187 – 117 = 70 students.

4. What is the total number of students who are interested in attending special classes
on the day after Thursday?

a) 17
b) 18
c) 27
d) 14

Answer: c) 27

Explanation: Total number of students interested to attend a special class on the day
after Thursday

i.e., Friday = 4.5 x 6 = 27

5. On which of the following day least number of students are interested?

a) Thursday
b) Wednesday
c) Friday
d) Monday

Answer: a) Thursday

Explanation: Thursday = 2.5 x 6 = 15

6. The pictograph represents the number of boys and the number of boys who ride bikes
to school. Each boy icon represents 5 boys.

a. How many boys are in total?

b. How many of them ride bikes to school?

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Answer: The pictograph represents the number of boys and the number of boys who
ride bikes to school. Each boy icon represents 5 students.

a. There are 30 (6 x 5) boys in total.

b. 20 (4 x 5) of them ride bikes to school.

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