Now that you have had a chance to evaluate the clarity of several different graphics, let’s see how you do on your own. Create a circle graph or bar graph using the information in the data set below. Create your graph using Chartle or paper and pencil. Use what you have learned in the previous sections of this lesson about the graphic elements to make your graphic clear.

take notes icon When you are ready, return to the lesson and answer the questions below using your notes. When you’re finished, check your understanding to see some possible responses.

A photograph of pop star Justin Beiber

Source: Justin Bieber NRJ Music Awards 2012, Georges Biard, Wikipedia

A photograph of pop star Miley Cyrus at an awards ceremony

Source: 82nd Academy Awards, Miley Cyrus - army mil-66456-2010-03-09-180301, Sgt. Michael Connors, Wikimedia

A photograph of pop star Ed Sheeran playing guitar and singing onstage

Source: 12 - Ed Sheeran, Ipswiich Borough Council, Wikipedia

A photograph of pop star Taylor Swift performing onstage

Source: Swift performs in St. Louis, Missouri in 2013, Wikipedia

Favorite Musical Artists of Neverland Middle School Students
Artist % Students
Justin Bieber 20
Ed Sheeran 10
Kristinia DeBarge 15
The Jonas Brothers 20
Robin Thicke 5
Miley Cyrus 10
Taylor Swift 20


Check Your Understanding

Sample Responses:

bar graph with 7 bars that shows the popularity of these singers by percentage at Neverland Middle School: Justin Beiber, 20%; Ed Sheeran, 10%; Kristinia DeBarge, 15%; The Jonas Brothers, 20%; Robin Thicke, 5%; Miley Cyrus, 10%; and Taylor Swift, 20%.

Source: neverland_bar_graph, IPSI



a pie chart with 7 slices (each a different color) that shows the popularity of these singers by percentage at Neverland Middle School: Justin Beiber, 20%; Ed Sheeran, 10%; Kristinia DeBarge, 15%; The Jonas Brothers, 20%; Robin Thicke, 5%; Miley Cyrus, 10%; and Taylor Swift, 20%.

Source: neverland_circle_graph, IPSI