Book Choices

Worksheet Description

This worksheet centers around attendees at a book fair who voted for their favorite genres of books, with the data divided by gender—men and women. Students are asked to create a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for genres such as fiction, non-fiction, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction. After completing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as identifying the most popular genre among women, the total number of attendees who voted for fiction, and which genre had the least difference in votes between men and women. This activity combines graph creation with data interpretation, helping students to visualize and compare preferences.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to accurately construct and interpret double bar graphs, focusing on the comparison between two related data sets. By plotting the number of votes from men and women side by side, students can easily identify trends and differences in reading preferences between the two groups. The questions that follow encourage critical thinking as students analyze the graph to answer specific queries. Additionally, this exercise reinforces essential math skills such as counting and comparing numbers, all within the context of a topic that is both engaging and educational—book genres.