Pet Preferences

Pet Preferences Worksheet

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered around residents in a neighborhood who voted for their preferred types of pets, with data divided by gender—men and women. Students are instructed to create a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and rabbits. After constructing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as identifying which type of pet was most popular among women, the total number of residents who voted for cats, and which pet had the smallest difference in votes between men and women. This activity combines both graph creation and data interpretation, providing a comprehensive exercise in visual data analysis.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to accurately construct and interpret double bar graphs, emphasizing the importance of comparing two related data sets. By plotting the number of votes from men and women side by side, students learn to identify patterns and differences in preferences between the two groups. The accompanying questions encourage critical thinking, as students must analyze the graph to answer specific questions about the data. This exercise also reinforces basic arithmetic skills, such as counting and comparing numbers, all within the context of a relatable and engaging topic—pet preferences.