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8.46 Data displays that mislead Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.46 Data displays that mislead. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Data displays that mislead — RI.8.7: Data displays that mislead. Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS RI.8.7. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Spot misleading visuals (truncated axes, inappropriate scales, cherry-picked baselines) and explain the impact on interpretation. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS RI.8.7; TEKS 8.8(F); NY 8R7. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A school board infographic about after-school programs uses three misleading choices at once: it starts the y-axis at 94, shows only the last two months, and compares them to a month when snowstorms canceled meetings. Which editor's note best identifies the main issue?

A'The infographic uses both a truncated axis and cherry-picked dates, so it overstates the growth in participation.'

B'The infographic is weak only because it includes months.'

C'The infographic should remove all numbers and keep the design.'

D'The infographic is fair because snowstorms are part of school life.'

Solution & Explanation:The problem is not just one design choice. The graph combines a close scale with selected dates and an unusual comparison month to make the increase look bigger than it is.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Two summaries describe the same chart. Summary 1 says, 'Participation exploded after the new rule.' Summary 2 says, 'Participation increased slightly over the period shown.' The chart shows values of 84, 86, 87, and 88 on a truncated scale. Which summary is more responsible?

ASummary 1, because it matches the dramatic look of the chart

BSummary 2, because it describes the small increase without copying the graph's exaggeration

CBoth summaries are equally strong

DNeither summary should mention the data

Solution & Explanation:A responsible summary should reflect the actual numbers, not just the emotional effect of the visual. The increase is slight, so Summary 2 is the better interpretation.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A city transit office wants a public-service graphic about bus punctuality. Which plan is the best choice?

AUse the week with the worst delays and start the axis near the delay times so the bars look severe.

BUse a typical month of data, label the full scale clearly, and explain any zoomed view if one is needed.

CShow only the best day of the month so riders feel optimistic.

DReplace the numbers with large bus icons that grow in both width and height.

Solution & Explanation:A trustworthy public graphic should avoid cherry-picking and should make the scale easy to understand. Option B gives context and transparency.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.8.7 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS RI.8.7. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Spot misleading visuals (truncated axes, inappropriate scales, cherry-picked baselines) and explain the impact on interpretation. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS RI.8.7; TEKS 8.8(F); NY 8R7. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).