I wonder how stepwise a graph or tables should be read to give you the most information in the fastest way. I am supposed to sit an exam that needs interpretation of graphs and tables and i am not fast enough.
2007-01-17 22:38:00 · 5 answers · asked by samanwillwin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
there are many computer programmes which help you learn to read tables and graphs, and from what i've heard, they work quite well. you should be able to find them on the internet or in libraries! i'm not sure what they're called though, something with maths in the title, but that won't help much. :( sorry, i know they exist, i've seen them and heard great things about them, but am not sure where you could find them.
2007-01-17 22:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try BBC website for lots of interactive stuff to practice with.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/handlingdata/
Graphs and tables are only any good if they give the right information about what they are about. In science exams graph questions will usually ask you to use your knowledge too.
You could also look at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
BBC bitesize saved my sister during GCSEs. Go through each question slowly to build confidence and if you get a question wrong go back a step to make sure you understand. YOu could always go to your tutor/teacher for help. They will be very happy to help and make sure you understand.
Most importantly, don't panic!
2007-01-17 22:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by Rats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practise, yes, but I think that having a tutor would help. Explain to him/her exactly your difficulty. I'm able to extract information from a table quickly because I scan read. Perhaps someone could help you develop that skill.
2007-01-17 22:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't really just "read" them. you must analyze them. eventually you will be able to recognize functions from their graphs and recognize the different transformations of functions. tables aren't good for this. plot the points and understand what the table means before using it.
2007-01-25 14:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you hated it, but. . .practice.
Also, paying attention to variables and the specific quantities involved in a particular question might help yolu out.
2007-01-17 22:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by boombabybob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋