Pictograms (Year 2)
Read pictograms where each symbol represents several items.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Tally: Red IIII, Blue II. How many in total?
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 8
Answer: 6. Sum tallies.
ProCompare and infer.
Tally: A IIII IIII, B III. How many total?
- 13
- 11
- 10
- 8
Answer: 13. 8 + 3.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pictograms?
- Read pictograms where each symbol represents several items.
- How can my child practise pictograms at home?
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