Help students develop confidence in constructing and interpreting bar charts with this scaffolded KS3 Graph Skills resource based on an eye colour survey.

Students use class survey data to compare how common different eye colours are, while practicing the key steps needed to produce an accurate scientific bar chart.

Included:

Step-by-step bar chart skills guide
Identifying variables
Choosing the correct graph type
Planning axes and scales
Results table with realistic survey data
Independent graphing task
Scaffolded graph with categories and scale provided
Blank graph template
Matching PowerPoint with answers

Skills covered:

Recognising categorical data
Choosing a bar chart
Labelling axes correctly
Selecting a suitable scale
Drawing equal-width bars
Leaving equal gaps between bars
Reading and comparing values from a bar chart

Suitable for KS3 Science, Working Scientifically, Year 7–9 graph skills, numeracy practice, intervention and cover lessons.