Type of Graph

Visual Example

Properties

In a pictograph, pictures represent a specific amount.

For example, one sun here could represent 1 day.

PICTOGRAPH

Similar to a pictograph, but in this case, boxes or blocks represent amounts.

For example, one box here could represent a unit of 50 items.

BLOCK GRAPH

In a bar graph, the length of the bars represents the amount.

The longer the bar, the bigger the amount.

BAR GRAPH

In a pie chart, the “pieces” of the pie represent amounts.

The bigger the piece, the greater the amount.

PIE CHART