GRAPHS AND STATISTICS

Two Way Tables

Learn the reliable method for two way tables, then apply it to 11+ exam-style questions.

1 · WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The idea

Data diagrams must be read using their title, labels, key and scale.

Picture itRead the row and column together
2 · THE METHOD

Follow these steps

  1. Read the title, key and axis intervals first.
  2. Extract only the required values.
  3. Perform the requested comparison or calculation and retain the data unit.
3 · WORKED EXAMPLES

See the method in action

Example 1

How many books were returned on Tuesday and Thursday altogether?

  1. The table shows 34 for Tuesday and 37 for Thursday.
  2. Their total is 34 + 37 = 71.
Answer: 71
Example 2

How many books were returned on Tuesday and Thursday altogether?

  1. The table shows 34 for Tuesday and 37 for Thursday.
  2. Their total is 34 + 37 = 71.
Answer: 71
4 · ELEVENSPRINT TIP

A useful shortcut

Perform the requested comparison or calculation and retain the data unit.

5 · COMMON MISTAKES

Watch out for these

6 · TRY IT YOURSELF

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