Comparing Groups: Real-world Applications

Mathematics
Grade 7
16 questions
~32 mins
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A worksheet focusing on comparing groups using dual bar charts, with real-world contexts suitable for Grade 7 students.

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Comparing Groups: Real-world Applications

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Grade Grade 7
A

Introduction

Review the concept of comparing groups using dual bar charts. Recall that dual bar charts allow easy visual comparison of two categories across different groups. Use this knowledge to answer the questions below.
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer the following questions to build confidence in comparing groups with dual bar charts.
1.
If Group A has 30 students favoring Soccer and 20 favoring Basketball, and Group B has 25 favoring Soccer and 35 favoring Basketball, which group prefers Basketball more?
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the total number of students in Group A and Group B combined.
[3 marks]
3.
In a dual bar chart, the height of the bar for Group A's preference for Chocolate is 6 units, and for Group B is 4 units. Which group has a higher preference?
[2 marks]
4.
If the bar height for Group A's liking for Reading is 5, and for Group B is 7, what is the difference in preference?
[2 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve these multi-step problems involving comparing groups with dual bar charts.
1.
A dual bar chart shows that 40 students prefer Running and 25 prefer Cycling in Group 1. In Group 2, 35 students prefer Running and 30 prefer Cycling. Which group has a higher overall preference for Running and Cycling combined?
[3 marks]
2.
Using a dual bar chart, if Group A's preference for Movies is represented by a bar of height 8, and Group B's is 5, what is the ratio of Group A's preference to Group B's?
[2 marks]
3.
Two dual bar charts show different data about student preferences. How can you determine which group prefers a category more?
[3 marks]
4.
A dual bar chart indicates that 50 students favor Option X and 20 favor Option Y in Group 1. In Group 2, 45 favor Option X and 35 favor Option Y. Which option is more popular overall?
[3 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Apply your understanding to real-world scenarios involving comparing groups with dual bar charts.
1.
A dual bar chart shows that in a school survey, 55 students like Chocolate, while 40 like Vanilla. Which flavor is preferred more, and by how many students?
[3 marks]
2.
A dual bar chart compares weekly hours spent on two activities: Reading and Watching TV. If students spend 10 hours on Reading and 14 hours on Watching TV, what is the difference?
[2 marks]
3.
In a survey, 60 students prefer Basketball and 40 prefer Volleyball. How does this information help in planning sports activities?
[3 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these advanced problems for deeper understanding.
1.
Design a dual bar chart comparing the number of books read by two classes over a month. If Class 1 read 25 books and Class 2 read 35 books, what is the percentage increase in books read by Class 2?
[3 marks]
2.
Given a dual bar chart showing that 70 students prefer online learning while 30 prefer traditional classrooms, what conclusions can be drawn about student preferences?
[3 marks]
F

Mixed Review

Answer a variety of questions to review key concepts.
1.
A dual bar chart shows that 45 students prefer Tea and 55 prefer Coffee. Which preference is stronger?
[2 marks]
2.
If students prefer X to Y, and the bars show 20 for X and 15 for Y, what is the percentage difference in preference?
[3 marks]
G

Error Analysis

Analyze the following common mistake and identify how to correct it.
1.
A student states that since the bar for Group A is taller than for Group B, their preference is higher. Is this correct? If not, explain the mistake and provide the correct interpretation.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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