Lesson 8: Circle Graphs CE 2015
Math 6 B Unit 1: Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
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To get started with Lesson 8: Circle Graphs, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Review the concept of circle graphs
- Circle graphs, also known as pie charts, are used to display data and show the relationship between different parts of a whole.
- The entire circle represents the whole data set, while the sections of the circle represent different proportions or percentages.
- The size of each section is determined by the value it represents compared to the whole.
Step 2: Understand how to create a circle graph
- To create a circle graph, you need to know the values or percentages of the different parts of the whole.
- Start by calculating the total value of the data set.
- Then, determine the percentage or fraction of each part relative to the whole.
- Use this information to calculate the size of each section of the circle graph.
Step 3: Determine the central angle for each section
- The central angle represents the proportion of the whole that each section represents.
- To calculate the central angle, use the following formula:
central angle = (percentage or fraction of part) x 360°
- Round the central angle to the nearest degree.
Step 4: Draw the circle graph
- Use a compass or a circular object to draw a circle on a piece of paper.
- Determine the center of the circle and mark it.
- Use a protractor to measure the central angle for each section.
- Starting from the center, draw each section of the circle graph with the corresponding central angle.
- Label each section with the name or category it represents.
Step 5: Interpret the circle graph
- Once the circle graph is complete, analyze it to understand the data it represents.
- Look for patterns, comparisons between sections, and trends.
- Read the labels and legends to fully understand the information conveyed by the graph.
Step 6: Practice creating and interpreting circle graphs
- Complete practice problems or exercises that involve creating and interpreting circle graphs.
- Use real-world data or scenarios to make the practice more meaningful.
Remember, circle graphs are a visual representation of data. They are useful for displaying proportional relationships and making comparisons. Practice creating and interpreting circle graphs to strengthen your understanding of this concept.
Circle graphs, also known as pie charts, are used to represent data in the form of a circle divided into sectors. Each sector represents a category or a part of the whole, and the size of the sector is proportional to the data it represents. In this lesson, you will learn about circle graphs and how to interpret and create them.
To get started with this lesson, you will first need to understand the basics of ratios, proportions, and percents. Circle graphs often represent proportions or percentages of a whole, so it's important to have a solid understanding of these concepts beforehand.
Once you have a good grasp of ratios, proportions, and percents, you can start learning about circle graphs. To interpret a circle graph, examine the size of each sector and its corresponding category. The larger the sector, the greater the proportion or percentage it represents. You can also label each sector with the category it represents and include a legend if necessary.
To create a circle graph, follow these steps:
1. Determine the data you want to represent and the categories it falls into.
2. Calculate the percentage or proportion of each category in relation to the whole.
3. Divide the circle into sectors, each representing a category, and size them according to the percentage or proportion calculated.
4. Label each sector with the category it represents and include a legend if needed.
5. Add a title and any additional information or explanations to make your circle graph clear and understandable.
Remember to use a protractor or a compass to ensure accurate measurements when creating your circle graph.
By mastering the concepts of ratios, proportions, and percents, and understanding how to interpret and create circle graphs, you will be well-prepared to tackle the assessment for this unit. Good luck!
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Note: Enter your answer and show all the steps that you use to solve this problem in the space provided.
Use the circle graph shown below to answer the question.
The image is a color pie chart divided into 5 portions, and is titled Pets Owned by Sixth Graders. <br/>Starting from the 12 o'clock position at the top and going clockwise toward the right is dark blue portion labeled Dogs, 45 percent. Next
If 30 sixth graders own birds, how many sixth graders were surveyed?