Fruit Pictogram Total
Data · Class II
Each picture is 1 fruit. Add three rows.
4
type a value
010
6
type a value
010
3
type a value
010
Live values
- Total fruits13
- Most picked6
Live readout
Total fruits13
Most picked6
Apples4
Bananas6
Mangoes3
Formulas in this lab
- Total fruits
- Most picked
Tip: Pictograms turn counts into rows of pictures!
Frequently asked questions
▶What is a pictogram?
A pictogram is a chart that uses pictures to show numbers. Each picture stands for one item. If a row has 6 apple pictures, it means there are 6 apples.
▶How do I use the pictogram lab?
Slide to set how many fruits in each of three rows. The lab draws the pictures and adds up the total of all rows. It is like making your own fruit chart.
▶When do we see pictograms?
School notice boards often show pictograms of attendance or sports scores. Newspapers use pictograms to show how many TVs or phones are sold each year. They make numbers fun to read.
▶Did you know about pictograms?
Pictograms are one of the oldest ways to show data, used even by ancient Egyptians on temple walls. They are easier than bar charts for very young readers because pictures speak first.