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Bar Graphs 
Ms. Deborah L. Fleming Is there some info that you have been dying to find out about your classmates? For instance: How many have dogs? How many have cats? How many have dogs and cats? How many have a gameboy? How many have an X-box? How many have a game boy and an X-box? This information is called data.
Task #1 Your first task is to come up with a survey question for your classmates. Whisper your question to each of your classmates and record their answer on your tally sheet. Gather the data using tally marks. In case you have forgotten how to create a survey take a look at this: 
Class Survey of Toys We Like Best
Task #2 Your second task is to take your survey results and create a bar graph. If you need help take a look at this.
Creating The Bar Graph (see steps 8-16) You can also look in your Math Advantage Book on page 156 for an example of how your bar graph should look. Sit at the math center and create your graph with these materials: construction paper, ruler, pencil, and crayons.
Task #3
Take your graph information and type it in on the computer to create a colorful computerized graph and print your graph.
Make Your Own Bar Graph
You have had so much fun with this assignment don't stop here!
Be a nosey neighbor come up with a new survey question and start all over again! Be the first to learn all you can about your friends.
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