Graphing Fun: Let's See How Many More!

Math Grades 1st Grade 4:27 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how to read graphs and figure out 'how many more' are in one group compared to another. We'll use simple graphs and pictures to make it easy and fun!

Video Resource

Grade 1: Math Lesson #82 Identifying How Many More On A Graph

The Eagle's Nest - Our Online Classroom

Duration: 4:27
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Key Concepts

  • Data Representation
  • Graph Interpretation
  • Comparison (More Than)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to read and interpret simple bar graphs.
  • Students will be able to determine 'how many more' one category has than another in a graph.
  • Students will be able to use subtraction to find the difference between quantities on a graph.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Start by asking students what they already know about graphs. Show some simple picture graphs (e.g., favorite fruits). Explain that today they will learn how to read graphs to find out which group has 'how many more' than another.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Watch the video 'Grade 1: Math Lesson #82 Identifying How Many More On A Graph' from The Eagle's Nest - Our Online Classroom. Pause at key points to discuss what the teacher is explaining.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    Draw a simple bar graph on the board (e.g., number of pets). Ask questions like: 'How many cats are there?' 'How many dogs are there?' 'How many more dogs are there than cats?' Guide students through the process of finding the answer by comparing the bars.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Give students worksheets with different simple graphs. Have them answer questions about 'how many more' in each graph. You can use pictures to represent the data for easier understanding.
  • Wrap Up (3 mins)
    Review the main concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about reading graphs and finding 'how many more.'

Interactive Exercises

  • Class Graph
    Create a class graph about something fun, like favorite colors or types of snacks. Have each student add their vote to the graph. Then, ask questions about 'how many more' to the class.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing about graphs?
  • How can graphs help us learn new things?

Skills Developed

  • Data Interpretation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Subtraction Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Look at the graph. Which has more?

Correct Answer: Apples

Question 2:

What does a graph show us?

Correct Answer: Information in a picture

Question 3:

If there are 5 cats and 2 dogs, how many MORE cats are there?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 4:

Which sign helps us find how many more?

Correct Answer: -

Question 5:

A graph has pictures of cars and trucks. There are 6 cars and 4 trucks. How many more cars are there?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 6:

On a graph, what do the bars show?

Correct Answer: The number of things

Question 7:

Which is NOT something we can graph?

Correct Answer: How loud we can shout

Question 8:

If a graph shows 7 stars and 3 moons, how many more stars are there?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 9:

If there are 8 red balloons and 5 blue balloons, how many MORE red balloons?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 10:

What do we call the lines or pictures that help us count on a graph?

Correct Answer: Bars

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A graph uses ______ or pictures to show us things.

Correct Answer: lines

Question 2:

If you want to know how many more, you need to _________.

Correct Answer: subtract

Question 3:

If there are 6 birds and 2 squirrels, there are ___ more birds.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4:

We use a ______ to see how many of something there are.

Correct Answer: graph

Question 5:

If a graph has more apples than bananas, apples are the _____.

Correct Answer: most

Question 6:

On a graph, we look at the tallness of each ___________ to compare.

Correct Answer: bar

Question 7:

The number we say when we want to know the difference between two numbers shows us how _________ they are.

Correct Answer: many

Question 8:

If there are 9 cookies and 4 brownies, there are ______ more cookies.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 9:

A line in a graph goes to the side, not straight up and down. It's ____________.

Correct Answer: horizontal

Question 10:

The sign to use to help us find how many MORE is _____.

Correct Answer: -

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.MD.C.4:Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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