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Worksheets›Grade 3›Data & graphs›Reading picture graphs

Reading Picture Graphs Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 3CCSS 3.MD.B.3Answer key includedPDF · Print
Open in generatorStart with an easy sheet

Easy: How many in one row, each picture is 2

  1. 1.How many students chose cats?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  2. 2.How many students chose dogs?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  3. 3.How many students chose dogs?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  4. 4.How many students chose fish?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  5. 5.How many students chose fish?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  6. 6.How many students chose fish?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Read the key first: it says how many each picture stands for. Multiply the number of whole pictures by the key, and add half the key for a half picture. Then compare or add the numbers, not the pictures.

EasyHow many students chose cats?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2How many in one row, each picture is 2MediumHow many more students chose birds than fish?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2How many more, with half picturesHardHow many students answered in all?CatsDogsFishBirds= 4How many in all, each picture is 4 or 10

How to solve it: a worked example

Use the picture graph to answer each question.

  1. StartHow many students chose fish?CatsDogsFishBirds= 2
  2. Each picture stands for 25 × 2 = 10
  3. Answer10

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Counting pictures instead of multiplying by the key.
  • Counting a half picture as a whole one, or leaving it out.
  • Subtracting the numbers of pictures instead of the values.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

How do you read a half picture?

A half picture stands for half of the key. If each picture means 4, a half picture means 2, so a row of 3 and a half pictures means 14.

What's the most common mistake on picture graphs?

Counting the pictures instead of multiplying by the key. Always check the key before answering.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix reading picture graphs with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

Is it free to print?

Yes. Generating and printing from the browser is free with no sign-up. PDF downloads need a free account.