Fruit Favorites

Worksheet Description

This worksheet centers around sixth-grade students who voted for their favorite fruits, with the data divided by gender—boys and girls. Students are instructed to create a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and strawberries. After constructing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as identifying which fruit was most popular among girls, the total number of students who voted for bananas, and which fruit had a similar preference between boys and girls. This activity combines graph creation with data analysis, helping students visually compare fruit preferences among their peers.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to accurately construct and interpret double bar graphs, with a focus on comparing two related data sets. By plotting the number of votes from boys and girls side by side, students can easily identify patterns and differences in fruit preferences between the two groups. The questions that follow encourage critical thinking, requiring students to analyze the graph to answer specific queries and draw meaningful conclusions from the data. Additionally, this exercise reinforces essential math skills such as counting, comparing numbers, and understanding the significance of data representation, all within the context of a fun and relatable topic—favorite fruits.