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Analyze and Create Misleading Graphs
Analyze and Create Misleading Graphs
Let’s make some intentionally bad graphs to learn how to spot poorly made graphs.
Gr 3, 6
Bad Graphs: Teacher Votes
Bad Graphs: Teacher Votes
One bar looks twice as tall, but the vote was nearly a tie. Students uncover the sneaky scale, then build their own misleading graph.
Gr 3
Bad Graphs: Mr. Boid’s Fair Share
Bad Graphs: Mr. Boid’s Fair Share
Mr. Boid says the juice is split fairly. So why do three kids have empty cups?
Gr 5-6
Bad Graphs: Boulder Throwing
Bad Graphs: Boulder Throwing
Mr. Boid’s graph says he won in a blowout. But it was really a tie.
Gr 4