MathematicsClass 6Data Handling
Pictographs
Representing numerical data visually using symbols or pictures assigned to specific values.
Class 6 · MathematicsCBSE & ICSE
Definition
A pictograph is a visual representation of numerical data using symbols, icons, or pictures to depict quantities. Each symbol or picture represents a specific number of items, which is defined by a key or scale. This method makes comparing different categories visually appealing and intuitive for readers.
Key formula
Total Value = Number of Symbols x Value of One Symbol
Worked examples
1
Using an apple symbol to represent 5 fruits, where 3 apple symbols mean 15 fruits.
2
Creating a chart showing car sales where each car icon stands for 10 vehicles sold.
3
Depicting the number of books read by students using a book picture that stands for 2 books.
Common mistakes
- • Forgetting to look at the key or scale, resulting in reading the number of symbols instead of the actual calculated value.
- • Drawing incomplete or differently sized symbols that do not match the standard scale.