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Frequency Diagrams and Polygons

 

Students learn to plot a frequency diagram and polygon from a results table.

Later, as learning progresses, they use frequency polygons to compare multiple distributions.

GCSE Foundation | GCSE Higher

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to plot and interpret a Frequency Diagram and Polygon for data presented in a frequency table.
  • Most students should be able to plot and interpret a Frequency Diagram and Polygon for data presented in a grouped frequency table.
  • Some students should be able to compare distributions using Frequency Polygons.

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