Conversion graphs

In this lesson, we will be looking at a different type of line graph: a conversion graph. We will discuss what they are and how they are used. We will then construct our own conversion tasks which will allow us to convert between centimetres and inches.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Look closely at the line graph below. Which one of the statements is true?

2016 was the the most successful year for Sally's Sweet Shop.2018 was the most profitable year.2017 was a more profitable year for the shop than 2016.December has always been the most profitable month for each year.

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Q2.Look carefully at the line graph below. Since Sally's Sweet Shop opened in 2016, how many months has the shop made a net profit of over £1600?

1350

2/5

Q3.Look carefully at the graph below. Which of the following statements is false?

Sally's Sweet Shop has decreased in profits each year.The profits of the shop always increase between April and August.Every year, the shop make more profit in December than at any other time of the year.The shop always sees an increase in profit between July and August.

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Q4.Look carefully at both the line graph and table below. The data point for which Olympic Games has been incorrectly plotted according to the information in table?

1996 Atlanta2000 Sydney2004 Athens2008 Beijing

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Q5.During the lesson, we looked at how data from a table might look if it was presented using a different chart. Below is the Pie Chart we discussed. Can you remember why it would be unsuitable to show the data from the medals table?

It doesn't show how many medals have been won by the USA at each of the six Olympic Games.It doesn't show how well the USA did at each of the Olympic Games.It doesn't split the data into individual sections to represent each of the different Olympic Games.It doesn't visually show patterns or changes in the data over a period of time.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Look closely at the line graph below. Which one of the statements is true?

1/5

Q2.Look carefully at the line graph below. Since Sally's Sweet Shop opened in 2016, how many months has the shop made a net profit of over £1600?

1350

2/5

Q3.Look carefully at the graph below. Which of the following statements is false?

3/5

Q4.Look carefully at both the line graph and table below. The data point for which Olympic Games has been incorrectly plotted according to the information in table?

1996 Atlanta2000 Sydney2004 Athens2008 Beijing

4/5

5/5

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Conversion Graph Quiz

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Q1.Look closely at the symbol. What does this symbol mean when used in mathematics?

Equal toThe same asApproximately equal toVery close

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Q2.When converting between centimetres and inches, which of the following would be incorrect?

10cm ≈ 4 inches20cm ≈ 8 inches25cm ≈ 10 inches40inches ≈ 16cm

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Q3.What is the correct conversion rate between kilograms and pounds?

1lb ≈ 2.2 kg1 kg ≈ 22 lb1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb22 lb ≈ 1 kg

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Q4.Look carefully at the conversion graph below. Which statements is true.

10kg ≈ 20 lbs20kg ≈ 60Ibs30kg ≈ 66 lbs50kg ≈ 120lbs

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Q5.When trying to find the correct conversion rate, which unit of measurements might you consider using a conversion graph to help with?

Converting Euros and US DollarsConverting Litres and pintsConverting Metres and feetAll of the above, they are all suitableNone of the above, they are not suitable

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Conversion Graph Quiz

Almost time to pack the equipment away! However, before you do that, let's see how much you remember from the lesson we have just completed from today's lesson on conversion graphs.

Q1.Look closely at the symbol. What does this symbol mean when used in mathematics?

Equal toThe same asApproximately equal toVery close

1/5

Q2.When converting between centimetres and inches, which of the following would be incorrect?

10cm ≈ 4 inches20cm ≈ 8 inches25cm ≈ 10 inches40inches ≈ 16cm

2/5

Q3.What is the correct conversion rate between kilograms and pounds?

1lb ≈ 2.2 kg1 kg ≈ 22 lb1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb22 lb ≈ 1 kg

3/5

Q4.Look carefully at the conversion graph below. Which statements is true.

10kg ≈ 20 lbs20kg ≈ 60Ibs30kg ≈ 66 lbs50kg ≈ 120lbs

4/5

Q5.When trying to find the correct conversion rate, which unit of measurements might you consider using a conversion graph to help with?

Converting Euros and US DollarsConverting Litres and pintsConverting Metres and feetAll of the above, they are all suitableNone of the above, they are not suitable

5/5

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Conversion Graph Quiz

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