Tip #188 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents: Tally Charts
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #188 Tally Charts When things get too complicated, it sometimes makes sense to stop and wonder: Have I asked the right question? ~ Enrico Bombieri Learning to make and understand graphs is an important skill. Before you can make a graph, however, you need to have collected some information. One easy way to organize information is in a tally chart. (Under each category are bundles of fine lines. The first four look like 1111 and the fifth is placed diagonally through the first 4.) To help make this concept fun, you and your child could think of something you would be interested in collecting information about. Perhaps: ● Tally the favorite ice cream or favorite color of the family. Could you call, write, or e-mail others you know to make your data collection larger and tally...