Create a Graph

URL: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing

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Students will learn how to create area, bar, pie, and line graphs. They are provided with information about what each type of graph shows and what it can be used for. Students are given an example of each type of graph, but they can create graphs using their own data in the interactive tool.

Summary

Subject keyword(s)	Algebra, Bar graph, Communication, Data presentation, Education, Graphing techniques, line graph, Mathematics, pie chart, Process skills, Representation, Statistics
Grade level	Middle School, High School, Informal Education
Intended audience	Learner
Resource type	Instructional Material
Resource format	text, text/html
Rights	Metadata may be used without restrictions as long as the oai identifier remains attached to it.

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Title	Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2)
Link	http://msteacher2.org/
Description	The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice. MSP2 is a project of the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, National Middle School Association, and Education Development Center, Inc., and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The partners integrate resources, tools, and services across projects, and support multiple methods of resource discovery to meet the needs of this audience.
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Content contained within the resource

            Bar Line Area Pie XY Please select a graph type to begin Data Labels:       Show Label:yesno Type:  Prefix:  Suffix: Position:  Font Size:  8 pt10 pt12 pt14 pt18 pt22 pt30 pt36 pt Label Color:  Background Color:  Fonts: Font Color:       Font Size:  8 pt10 pt12 pt14 pt18 pt22 pt30 pt36 pt Graph Title:  Source:    Data Set:    1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950    Groups 123456       Group 1 Group Label:      Color:   Item Label Value 1: 2: 3: 4: 5:   Min-Value:     Max-Value:   Project Tools Start a new graph Erase this graph Copy to new graph Print Download Email this graph    HTMLText to: You will be emailed a link to your saved graph project where you can make changes and print. Lost a graph? Click here to email you a list of your saved graphs. TIP: If you add kidszone@ed.gov to your contacts/address book, graphs that you send yourself through this system will not be blocked or filtered.   New to creating graphs? Then try... 29,274,616 Graphs Created Since 2005 NCES Home | Contact Us | Site Index | Help This site uses Macromedia Flash Player to provide a more rich web experience. Download a free copy now.