Picture Graphs (Grade 1)
A picture graph (also called a pictograph) uses pictures or symbols to show data. Each picture stands for one item. It is an easy way for Class 1 children to read and understand data.
Picture graphs make it simple to see which group has the most, which has the least, and how groups compare.
What is Picture Graphs (Grade 1) - Class 1 Maths (Data Handling (Grade 1))?
A picture graph is a chart that uses pictures to represent numbers. Each picture stands for one item (in Class 1).
For example, if 3 children like mangoes, we draw 3 mango pictures.
Types and Properties
How to read a picture graph:
- Look at the title to know what the graph is about.
- Each row or column shows one category (like a fruit or colour).
- Count the pictures in each row to find the number.
- Compare rows to find most, least, more, and fewer.
Solved Examples
Example 1: Example 1: Read a Picture Graph
Question: A picture graph shows favourite fruits:
| Mango | * * * * |
| Apple | * * * |
| Banana | * * |
How many children like mangoes?
Answer: 4 children like mangoes (count 4 stars).
Example 2: Example 2: Most Popular
Question: From the graph above, which fruit do the most children like?
Answer: Mango has the most pictures (4), so it is the most popular.
Example 3: Example 3: Least Popular
Question: Which fruit is liked by the fewest children?
Answer: Banana has the fewest pictures (2).
Example 4: Example 4: How Many More?
Question: How many more children like mangoes than bananas?
Think:
- Mango: 4, Banana: 2
- 4 − 2 = 2
Answer: 2 more children like mangoes than bananas.
Example 5: Example 5: Total Count
Question: How many children were asked in total?
Think:
- 4 + 3 + 2 = 9
Answer: 9 children were asked in total.
Example 6: Example 6: Make a Picture Graph
Question: Aman counted animals at the park: 3 dogs, 5 birds, 2 cats. Draw a picture graph.
Answer:
| Dog | * * * |
| Bird | * * * * * |
| Cat | * * |
Example 7: Example 7: Compare Two Groups
Question: Dogs: 3, Birds: 5. Do more children see dogs or birds?
Answer: More children see birds (5 > 3).
Key Points to Remember
- A picture graph uses pictures to show data.
- In Class 1, each picture = 1 item.
- Count the pictures to find the number for each category.
- The row with the most pictures has the highest count.
- The row with the fewest pictures has the lowest count.
- You can add or subtract picture counts to compare groups.
Practice Problems
- Count the pictures: If a row has 6 smiley faces, what number does it show?
- In a picture graph, Red has 5 pictures and Blue has 3 pictures. Which has more?
- How many fewer does Blue have than Red in the above problem?
- Draw a picture graph for: Apples-3, Bananas-5, Grapes-2.
- From your picture graph, which fruit has the most? Which has the least?
- Priya counts: Butterflies-4, Bees-6, Ladybirds-3. How many insects in total?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a picture graph?
A picture graph uses small pictures or symbols to show data. Each picture represents one item. You count the pictures to read the data.
Q2. How do I read a picture graph?
Look at the label for each row. Count the pictures in that row. The number of pictures tells you how many items are in that group.
Q3. What does each picture stand for?
In Class 1, each picture stands for 1 item. In higher classes, one picture may stand for 2 or more items.
Q4. How do I find which group has the most?
Compare the number of pictures in each row. The row with the most pictures has the highest count.
Q5. How do I make a picture graph?
Write the category names on the left. Draw one picture for each item beside its category. Use the same picture (like a star or smiley) for all.
Q6. Can I use any picture in a picture graph?
Yes, but use the same picture for all items in the graph so it is easy to compare. Stars, smiley faces, or circles are common choices.
