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An Analysis of Graphical Representation of Data in Elementary School Mathematics Textbooks

Table 3: Relative frequencies by roles for every type of graphical representation

Types Interpretation Construction Presentation Total
Bar graphs 47.76% 47.76% 4.48% 100.00%
Line graphs 53.06% 40.82% 6.12% 100.00%
Numbered lines 32.10% 44.08% 23.82% 100.00%
Part-whole graphics 41.25% 43.92% 14.83% 100.00%
Pictorial units 53.27% 33.48% 13.24% 100.00%
Point graphs 35.56% 53.33% 11.11% 100.00%
Specific types 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00%
Total 45.22% 39.24% 15.54% 100.00%
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