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Data Through Pictures — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Summary of Data Through Pictures for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus. Data can be shown in pictures and bars so.

42 questions48 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Overview

Data can be shown in pictures and bars so that information is easy to read and compare. A pictograph uses icons to show data, and a bar graph uses bars to show data. In this chapter, data is collected from real situations such as TV watching, shop stock, traffic, daily routine, and food wastage. The

Key Concepts

A pictograph shows data using pictures

A pictograph shows data using pictures or icons. Each icon stands for a fixed number of things. It makes data simple and attractive to read.

A scale tells how many items

A scale tells how many items one icon represents. For Joseph Uncle’s stock, one icon represents 5 items. For Deepti’s traffic data, one icon represent

A bar graph uses bars

A bar graph uses bars of different heights or lengths to show data. Sheela’s daily routine is recorded in this way.

Data can be compared by looking

Data can be compared by looking at which icon group or bar is larger, smaller, or equal.

Food wastage data is shown

Food wastage data is shown in the school dining hall. The relation given is: 1 kg of food waste can feed 3 children.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how data can be shown using pictures and bars
  • Read and compare information from pictographs
  • Use a scale to show many items with fewer icons
  • Compare data from a pictograph and a bar graph
  • Solve questions based on real-life data examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Data Through Pictures for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Key topics in Data Through Pictures include Pictographs and Scales, Child TV Reporter Data, Stock-Taking in a Shop, Two-Wheelers on the Road. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Data Through Pictures for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Data Through Pictures. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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