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Drawing a line graph


A line graph is essential for analysing data from an experiment. This activity will help to ensure your produce your line graph to meet IoB criteria.

Task 1

IoB Line Graph Rules

  1. Use a pencil and ruler to draw the axis
  2. The graph should fill more than 50% of the paper
  3. The intervals of the individual scale should be equidistant
  4. The x and y axes should be labelled correctly with the units

This video clip guides you through a 'bad' and an 'ideal' graph.

Watch the video, complete the activities and then you will have drawn an ideal graph.

Task Discussion