Each slice is one answer; bigger slices were chosen more. Add slices for how many in all, subtract for how many more. A half-circle slice is half of everyone.
circle grapha circle cut into slices, one for each answer
slicethe part of the circle for one answer
halfone of two equal parts
fourthone of four equal parts
Watch for: Adding when the question asks how many more. Guessing from slice size when the count is written in it. Thinking a fourth of 20 is 4 instead of 5.
At home: Ask the family to pick a favorite (snack, color). Draw a circle and split it to show the answers.
Sample sheet and answer key
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Circle graphs · MA.3.DP.1.2
NameDate
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Read the circle graph
40 children chose a favorite fruit. Each slice shows how many.
How many children answered?
Which answer was chosen most?
How many more chose Plums than Apples?
How many chose Apples or Grapes?
Halves and fourths
28 children chose a favorite sport. Use the size of each slice.
What fraction chose Golf?
How many chose Golf?
How many chose Tennis?
Grade 3 · Sheet
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Circle graphs · MA.3.DP.1.2
Answer key
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Read the circle graph
40 children chose a favorite fruit. Each slice shows how many.
How many children answered?40
Which answer was chosen most?Plums
How many more chose Plums than Apples?10
How many chose Apples or Grapes?15
Halves and fourths
28 children chose a favorite sport. Use the size of each slice.
What fraction chose Golf?1/2
How many chose Golf?14
How many chose Tennis?7
Answer key
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New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
