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AQA GCSE · Question 05.4 · Data Visualization and Representation
The table shows the number of flowers in Antonio's most recent display.
Represent the data in a pictogram.
Key: [Symbol] represents 4 flowers
The table shows the number of flowers in Antonio's most recent display.
Represent the data in a pictogram.
Key: [Symbol] represents 4 flowers
How to approach this question
First, create a table with the flower names. For each flower, divide the "Number used" by the key value (4) to find out how many symbols to draw.
- Rose: 12 / 4 = 3 symbols.
- Daisy: 9 / 4 = 2.25 symbols (2 full symbols and a quarter of a symbol).
- Lily: 8 / 4 = 2 symbols.
- Carnation: 15 / 4 = 3.75 symbols (3 full symbols and three-quarters of a symbol).
Draw the correct number of symbols next to each flower name.
Full Answer
A correctly drawn pictogram:
- Rose: 3 full symbols
- Daisy: 2 full symbols and one quarter symbol
- Lily: 2 full symbols
- Carnation: 3 full symbols and one three-quarter symbol
The key states that one symbol represents 4 flowers. To create the pictogram, you need to calculate how many symbols are needed for each type of flower.
- **Rose:** Number used = 12. Symbols needed = 12 ÷ 4 = 3.
- **Daisy:** Number used = 9. Symbols needed = 9 ÷ 4 = 2.25. This means 2 full symbols and a quarter of a symbol.
- **Lily:** Number used = 8. Symbols needed = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- **Carnation:** Number used = 15. Symbols needed = 15 ÷ 4 = 3.75. This means 3 full symbols and three-quarters of a symbol.
The pictogram should clearly show these symbols aligned with the correct flower name.
Common mistakes
✗ Drawing the wrong number of symbols.
✗ Misinterpreting the key, e.g., drawing one symbol per flower.
✗ Being unable to draw fractions of a symbol correctly (e.g., a quarter or three-quarters).
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