Pictograms (Year 2)
Read pictograms where each symbol represents several items.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Bar chart: dogs 5, cats 3, fish 2. Most popular pet?
- Dogs
- Cats
- Fish
- Tie
Answer: Dogs. Read tallest bar.
ProCompare and infer.
Eve looked at a bar chart and said the tallest bar is the smallest number. Spot the mistake.
- Tallest bar = LARGEST number.
- Right.
- Bars are random.
- Cannot say.
Answer: Tallest bar = LARGEST number.. Height ↔ value.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pictograms?
- Read pictograms where each symbol represents several items.
- How can my child practise pictograms at home?
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