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In these free math worksheets, you can practice how to plot data on line graphs and analyze trends. You can either print the worksheets (pdf) or practice online.

How to plot data on line graphs and analyze trends? A line graph is a type of chart used to represent data points connected by straight line segments. It is particularly useful for showing trends or changes over time.

Plotting Data on Line Graphs:

• Gather the data you want to visualize on the line graph. Ensure that your data points are ordered, such as by time or another independent variable.
• Decide which variable will be plotted on the x-axis (horizontal) and which will be plotted on the y-axis (vertical). Typically, the x-axis represents time or another independent variable, while the y-axis represents the dependent variable.
• Determine the range and intervals for each axis based on your data. Choose appropriate scales that allow the data to fit comfortably within the graph space.
• Plot each data point on the graph by locating its coordinates (x, y) on the axes. Mark the point with a small dot or symbol.
• Draw straight line segments to connect consecutive data points. This creates a line that visually represents the trend or pattern in the data.
• Label each axis with a descriptive title that indicates what is being measured and the unit of measurement (if applicable).
• Give your graph a title that summarizes the data being represented. This helps viewers quickly understand the purpose of the graph.

Analyzing Trends:

• Examine the line graph to identify any noticeable trends or patterns in the data. Look for upward or downward trends, fluctuations, or periods of stability.
• Interpret the trends in the context of your data and the variables being measured. Consider factors that may influence the observed patterns.
• Analyze the data to draw conclusions or make predictions based on the observed trends. Determine whether the trend is linear, exponential, cyclical, or irregular.
• Compare multiple datasets plotted on the same graph or different graphs to identify similarities or differences in trends. Look for correlations or relationships between variables.
• Use the observed trends to make forecasts or projections about future outcomes. Consider the reliability of the data and any external factors that may impact future trends.

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Year 5 reading and interpret line graphs

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Age range: 7-11

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This resource has three lessons on reading and interpreting line graphs for year 5. It follows the White Rose guidance and has varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving. These are Active Inspire slides.

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Children will recap how to interpret data presented in a line graph with this PowerPoint. They will then apply their knowledge to solving problems involving line graphs. Examples are presented with step-by-step workings for children to follow and the answers appear on a separate click.

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• Curriculum Point(s): Solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in a line graph.

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Line Graph Worksheets

Line graph worksheets have ample practice skills to analyze, interpret and compare the data from the graphs. Exercises to draw line graphs and double line graphs with a suitable scale; labeling the axes; giving a title for the graph and more are included in these printable worksheets for students of grade 2 through grade 6. Try some of these worksheets for free!

Interpreting Line Graph: Easy

Line graph worksheet pdfs have three interesting scenarios with graphs for 2nd grade and 3rd grade kids. Read the line graph and answer the word problems in each worksheet.

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Interpreting Line Graph: Moderate

Line graphs on different themes are shown in these printable worksheets. Interpret the data from the line graph and answer the questions.

Interpreting Line Graph: Difficult

Line graphs in these 4th grade and 5th grade worksheets represent more than ten data. Read and interpret the graph carefully to answer the questions.

Drawing Line Graph: Easy

In these pdf worksheets, data for which the graph to be represented are given. Read the data, plot points and draw lines to complete the graph.

Drawing Line Graph: Moderate

The number usage (given data) gradually increases in this level. Plot points on the graph to represent the data and join them to make a line graph.

Drawing Line Graph: Difficult

Numerous data are used in these worksheets. Attentively read the data and represent it on the grid to draw the line graph.

Title, Scale, Labeling Axis, and Graphing

Draw a line graph for the represented data. Make an appropriate scale, label the x axis, y axis and write your own title for the graph.

Reading Double Line Graph

In these worksheets two sets of data are compared. Both the data are represented as a double line graph. Read them and answer the questions.

Drawing Double Line Graph

Two sets of data are given. 6th grade students need to analyze the data, make a suitable scale and draw double line graph. Label the axes and give a suitable title for the graph.

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Line Graph Questions

Line graph questions and answers provided here will definitely help students to grasp the concept more quickly. As we know, line graph is one of the graphical representations that interprets the data very clearly. Several line graph questions appear on almost all board exams. These questions can be used by students to get a rapid overview of the topics and practice them in order to get awareness of the subject. You can also verify your answer with the answer provided on our page. Click here for additional information on the line graph.

Practice the line graph questions and solutions provided below to understand the concept very well.

Line Graph Questions with Solutions

1. Write the advantages of the line graph.

Line graphs are very useful for showing a trend in data over time, and they can also be used for showing changes in two variables at the same time, like weight and height.

2. Give the disadvantage of the line graph.

Line graphs are not as visually appealing as bar graphs. They are also difficult to read and understand, especially when there is a lot of data.

3. What does the slope represent on a line graph?

The slope of a line on a graph is the measure of the steepness or incline of the line. The slope of a line on a graph is measured by looking at the change in y-coordinates over the change in x-coordinates. It can be positive or negative depending on whether the line goes up or down as it moves from left to right.

Slope of a line, m = rise/run = Change in y-coordinates / Change in x-coordinates.

4. How can I read and interpret a line graph?

A line graph is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two numbers. One number is plotted on the x-axis, and the other is plotted on the y-axis. The x-axis represents time, while the y-axis represents a value. The two axes are perpendicular to each other. The values on the graph are connected by a line.

There are three types of lines that can be drawn: positive slope, negative slope, and zero slope (horizontal). A positive slope indicates an increase in one variable with an increase in another variable; a negative slope indicates a decrease in one variable with an increase in another variable, and a zero slope indicates no change over time.

5. Give the comparison between a line graph and a pie chart.

A line graph is a way to display information over time. It can be used to compare changes in different variables, or to show how one variable changes in relation to another.

A pie chart is a circular chart divided into segments that represent the proportion of the whole. Pie charts are often used to illustrate how different categories contribute to a total amount.

6. The following table gives information on the favourite colours by the group of people.

Draw the line graph for the information provided.

To draw the line graph for the information provided, plot the colours on the x-axis and the number of people on the y-axis.

Given Data:

Yellow = 16

Orange = 35

Hence, the line graph for the given information is as follows:

7. The following graph represents the profit percentage earned by 2 companies A and B on their investment. [Hint: Revenue = Investment + Profit]

Go through the line graph and answer the following questions.

(a) In which year, the ratio of investment and profit is maximum for company A?

(b) In which year, the investment is minimum for company B?

(a) It is known that, if the percentage profit is lesser, the ratio of investment and profit will be greater. Thus, from the line graph, it is observed that the ratio of investment and profit will be maximum in the year 2001.

(b) As the graph does not have the data regarding the investment, we cannot determine the answer.

8. Read the line graph carefully and answer the following question:

In which year, the difference between the exports from company X and company Y was minimum?

The following are the differences between the exports from company X and company Y during different years:

In the year 1993, the difference between company X and Company Y is:

= Rs. (80 – 30) crores = Rs. 50 crores.

Similarly, in the year 1994,

= Rs. 60 crores – 40 crores

= Rs. 20 crores.

In the year 1995,

= Rs. (60 – 40) crores

In the year 1996,

= Rs. (70 – 60) crores

= Rs. 10 crores.

In the year 1997,

= Rs. (100 – 80) crores

In the year 1998,

= Rs. (100 – 50) crores

= Rs. 50 crores.

In the year 1999,

= Rs. (140 – 120) crores

Hence, it clearly shows the difference between the exports from company X and company Y was minimum in the year 1996.

9. Read the line graph carefully and answer the following questions:

(a) What was the biggest deviation between the actual and the trend?

(b) How many times has actual production increased by more than 50% compared to the previous year?

(a) From the given line graph, it is observed that the greatest deviation between the actual and the trend was in the year 90 – 91.

In that case, the actual value was 21000 and the trend value was 30000.

Therefore, the deviation of the actual value from the trend value is:

= (- 9000/30000) × 100 = – 30%.

(b) Actual production increased by more than 50% over the previous year between the years 83-84 and 86-87, as seen in the graph. As a result, the answer is two times..

10. The below graph shows the annual profit percentage earned by the company during the years 1995 to 2000.

(a) Find the year where the expenditure is minimum.

(b) what is the average profit earned during the years 1995 to 2000?

(a) Since the line graph only represents the comparison for the profit percentage during the different years, we cannot determine the minimum expenditure. To find the minimum expenditure, more data is required.

(b) The profit percentage gained during different years is:

= (⅙) [40 + 45 + 55 + 60 + 65 + 70]

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Fourth graders will be familiar with bar graphs and picture graphs already, and should now be ready to be introduced to simple line graphs.

The vertical scale in most of the sheets on this page goes up in 2s, so the graphs should be fairly straightforward to read.

On this page there are a wide variety of line graphs on a variety of different topics.

Most of the line graphs start at zero on the vertical axis, but some of the graphs start at higher numbers.

There are lots of opportunities on each of the worksheets to interpret the graphs and answer simple questions about the data.

On some of the later sheets, there are opportunities for plotting and drawing part of the graph.

Using these 4th grade line graphs will help your child to:

• read and answer questions about line graphs;
• read and interpret line graphs with a scale going up in 2s;
• plotting and drawing missing parts of a line graph;
• answer questions involving data.

The worksheets have been split up into 2 different sections below.

The first section contains line graph worksheets that focus on interpreting.

The second section involves plotting and drawing parts of the line graph as well as interpreting.

4th Grade Line Graph Worksheets - Reading and Interpreting

• Line Graph Worksheet 4A Temperature
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• Line Graph Worksheet 4D Penguin Survey

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• Line Graph Worksheet 4E Sunflowers
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• Line Graph Worksheet 4G Bird Problems

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The line graph worksheets in this section are at a 4th grade level and are more complex than those on this page.

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Here is our set of 4th grade math problems to help your child with their problem solving skills.

Each problem sheet comes complete with answers, and is available in both standard and metric units where applicable.

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• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems;
• attempt more challenging longer problems.

Using the problems in this section will help your child develop their problem solving and reasoning skills.

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Here is our selection of measurement worksheets for 4th graders.

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The scales include finding the length, weight or liquid capacity.

Using these sheets will help your child understand how to:

• read scales in both the standard and metric systems;
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