What is a Line Graph and How Do We Use Them?

Does theme of your next Grade 5 maths lesson involve teaching students about the various ways line graphs can be used to display data, and how we use (interpret and analyse) line graphs in order to find out information on a given topic? If so, then this set of 24 task cards themed around weather, is going to be your go-to for teaching about line graphs!

Why teach with task cards? Task cards are a valuable tool to support active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and differentiation in primary classrooms. They add variety to teaching methods and help create a more engaging and effective learning environment for students.

This Line Graph Task Card Set Includes: 

• 1 title page
• 4 different line graphs (2 to a page)
• 24 task cards (6 to a page)
• 4 recording sheets
• 1 answer key

Through this activity, students will interpret line graphs representing change over time, and discuss the relationships that are represented and conclusions that can be made. This activity will have students reading line graphs that show the varying temperatures or weather conditions and draw conclusions on the best time to hold annual school events based on suitability. 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

Our team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your data and graph lesson! 

Support All Students’ Levels Through Differentiation

There are 3 levels of questions for each line graph. 

• Level 1 questions are literal questions that require students to practise the skill of reading the line graph. 
• Level 2 questions require a higher level of reading, students are required to gather multiple pieces of data from the line graph to draw conclusions. 
• Level 3 questions are inferential questions, these require multiple pieces of data from the line graph as well as real-life knowledge to make the inference. 

These clearly labelled levels make differentiating this resource a breeze! All the levels are colour coded, easy to identify, separate and assign.

Easily Prepare This Line Graphs Teaching Resource

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource.

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

To keep the task cards out of pockets or under desks, punch a hole in the corner of each to place them on a binder ring. 

This resource was created by Amy Adam, a teacher in Queensland and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

We’ve got plenty more activities for your Grade 5 line graph lessons:

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Interpreting Line Graphs Grade 5 Worksheet Set

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Interpreting Line Graphs Task Cards Grade 5

Use these task cards in your maths class to have students independently analyse and interpret line graphs.