Year 5 Reading Tables and Line Graphs: Worked Examples
See free Year 5 reading tables and line graphs worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
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Table
A table shows Mon 12, Tue 18, Wed 15 visitors. Which day had most?
How to think about it: Read the heading, labels and scale before using any values. Locate the exact data needed, calculate only after the values are clear, and reread the question to check the comparison asked for.
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Answer: Tuesday
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Difference
How many more visitors Tuesday than Monday?
How to think about it: Read the heading, labels and scale before using any values. Locate the exact data needed, calculate only after the values are clear, and reread the question to check the comparison asked for.
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Answer: 6
3
Total
Total visitors over the three days?
How to think about it: Read the heading, labels and scale before using any values. Locate the exact data needed, calculate only after the values are clear, and reread the question to check the comparison asked for.
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Answer: 45
4
Line graph
A value rises from 24 to 39. Increase?
How to think about it: Read the heading, labels and scale before using any values. Locate the exact data needed, calculate only after the values are clear, and reread the question to check the comparison asked for.
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Answer: 15
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