Mathematics Class 2 - Pictographs Notes

Pictographs

Welcome to the chapter on Pictographs for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn what pictographs are, how to read them, and how to make your own pictographs. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use pictures to show and understand information easily!

Introduction

A pictograph is a way of showing information using pictures or symbols. Each picture stands for a certain number of things. Pictographs make it easy to understand data.

What is a Pictograph?

In a pictograph, pictures are used to show numbers. For example, if one apple picture stands for 2 apples, then 3 apple pictures mean 6 apples.

How to Read a Pictograph

• Look at the key to see what each picture stands for.
• Count the pictures for each item.
• Multiply the number of pictures by the value in the key.

Example Pictograph

Fruit Sold in a Shop
= 2 fruits

• Apples: (2 pictures = 4 apples)
• Bananas: (3 pictures = 6 bananas)
• Oranges: (1 picture = 2 oranges)

Making Your Own Pictograph

• Choose what you want to show (like favorite fruits).
• Decide what each picture will stand for.
• Draw the pictures for each item.

Fun Activity: Class Survey!

Ask your friends about their favorite color or fruit. Make a pictograph to show the results using pictures!

Summary

• Pictographs use pictures to show information.
• Each picture stands for a number of things.
• Pictographs make data easy to read and understand.

Practice Questions

1. If one picture stands for 5 books, how many books do 4 pictures show?
2. How many bananas are shown if there are 2 pictures and each stands for 3 bananas?
3. Why do we use pictographs?
4. Draw a pictograph to show how many pencils you and your friends have.
5. What does the key in a pictograph tell us?

Challenge Yourself

• Make a pictograph of your family's favorite foods.
• Explain your pictograph to your family or friends.

Did You Know?

• Pictographs are used in newspapers and magazines to show information quickly!
• Ancient people used pictures to tell stories and share information.

Glossary

• Pictograph: A chart that uses pictures to show numbers.
• Key: Shows what each picture stands for in a pictograph.
• Data: Information or facts.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. 20 books
2. 6 bananas
3. To show information in an easy and fun way.
4. (Student's own pictograph)
5. It tells what each picture means.

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Use pictographs to make your data colorful and easy to understand!