This task is from Tools 4 NC Teachers. Students provide the missing parts and data on a scaled bar graph. It includes opportunities to also estimate in Part 2 of the task. Remixing is allowed including the addition of samples of student work. 

Preview of Task

Part 1:  Complete the graph.  (Shown when you download the file). 

 The graph shows the number of students in each grade. Grade 4 is done for you.

 The number of students in Grade 3 is 180 fewer than Grade 4. Find the answer and make a bar for Grade 3.

 The number of students in Grade 2 is 30 fewer than the number of students in Grade 3. Find the answer and make a bar for Grade 2.

 The number of students in Grade 1 is a multiple of 10, larger than Grade 3, but fewer than Grade 4. Find the answer and make a bar for Grade 1.