Cogito
Grade 3 Math · Chapter 6 · Lesson 1
Scaled Picture Graphs
When one picture means more than one.
10 problems · about 13 minutes · 3.MD.B.3
Figure — use these to answer the problems
Key: each symbol stands for 5.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
3 problemsFrom “Fractions of Different Wholes”
Two same-size pizzas. Which is more, 3/4 or 1/2?
- 3/4
- 1/2
From “Fractions Greater Than One”
How many fifths land on the 2?
AnswerFrom “Equivalent Fractions”
How many sixths equal 1/3?
Answer
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
3 problemsEach picture is 5. A column has 8 pictures. How many?
AnswerWhat is the first thing to read on a scaled graph?
- The key.
- The tallest column.
Each picture is 5. A column has 7 pictures. How many?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemEach picture is 2. A column has 9 pictures. How many?
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
3 problemsEach picture is 10 and the total is 60. How many pictures?
AnswerThe Survey
Each picture stands for 10. A column has 3 pictures. How many is that?
AnswerTwo Columns
Each picture is 5. One column has 6 pictures, another has 3. How many more in the first?
Answer