Block Graphs
Class:Basic 2
Subject:Mathematics
Topic:Block Graphs
Contents:
Meaning of block graph
Examples of block graph
Block graphs are graphs that give
information without pictures
Examples
The block graph below shows the number of children born each month of the year from January to December.This kind of picture is called a block graph.
Use the block graph to answer the following questions
1.How many children celebrated their birthdays in
a)January ? 3 children celebrated in January.
b)February ? 1 child celebrated his birthday.
c)December ? 2 children celebrated their birthdays in December.
2Which month has the most birthdays?
The month of May had the most birthdays with 4 children.
3.Which month has no birthdays?
The month of October has no birthdays.
4.How many children are there altogether?
3+1+2+3+4+1+2+1+2+0+3+2=24
There are 24 children altogether
Evaluation Questions
The block graph below shows the number of mothers who attended the P.T.A. meeting last term in May-Day Government school.
Use the block graph below to answer the following questions
1.How many mothers attended the meeting in class 2 ?
2.How many class 3 mothers attended the P. T.A. meeting?
3.Which class recorded the most mothers at the P. T.A.meeting?
4.Which class has the fewest number of mothers who attended the meeting ?
5.How many mothers attended the meeting altogether?
