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Scaled graphs

Reading and drawing picture graphs and bar graphs where each picture or step stands for more than one.

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How to help

Check the key first. If each picture stands for 2, count the pictures and multiply by 2; half a picture is 1.

Watch for: Counting each picture as 1 instead of using the key. Reading a bar that ends between two lines as the lower number. Answering “how many more” with a total.

At home: Make a graph of something at home, like socks by color, with each picture standing for 2.

Sample sheet and answer key

Luna's Space Adventure

Grade 3 · Scaled graphs · 3.MD.B.3

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Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!

Picture graph

Each picture stands for 2.

rockets
stars
planets
moons
Each picture means 2; half a picture means 1.
  1. How many rockets?
  2. How many more rockets than stars?
  3. How many in all?

Bar graph by fives

Draw the bars: moons 35, stars 15, planets 10, rockets 45.

05101520253035404550moonsstarsplanetsrockets
  1. How many more rockets than planets?
  2. How many in all?
Mathness! Math Worksheets · © 2026 Zubin KhavarianCode 3MDB3-SP-FIRST at mathness.app
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Luna's Space Adventure

Grade 3 · Scaled graphs · 3.MD.B.3

Answer key

Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!

Picture graph

Each picture stands for 2.

rockets
stars
planets
moons
Each picture means 2; half a picture means 1.
  1. How many rockets?8
  2. How many more rockets than stars?2
  3. How many in all?44

Bar graph by fives

Draw the bars: moons 35, stars 15, planets 10, rockets 45.

05101520253035404550moonsstarsplanetsrockets
  1. How many more rockets than planets?35
  2. How many in all?105
Mathness! Math Worksheets · © 2026 Zubin KhavarianCode 3MDB3-SP-FIRST at mathness.appAnswer key
Answer key

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.

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Standard

Common Core 3.MD.B.3 · Draw scaled picture and bar graphs and answer how-many-more questions.

Also: Maryland 2025 3.DS.A.1 · Texas TEKS 3.8A · Florida B.E.S.T. MA.3.DP.1.1 · Virginia SOL 3.PS.1

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