A pictograph is a way of representing data using pictures or symbols. Each picture represents a certain number of items. It is a simple and effective way to present data visually.

Example 1: Pictograph of Fruits

Title: Number of Fruits in a Basket

Fruit	Picture (1 apple = 5 fruits)
Apples	🍎🍎🍎
Oranges	🍊🍊🍊🍊
Bananas	🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
Grapes	🍇🍇

Key: 1 apple = 5 fruits

Interpretation:

• Apples: 3 symbols (3 × 5 = 15 apples)
• Oranges: 4 symbols (4 × 5 = 20 oranges)
• Bananas: 5 symbols (5 × 5 = 25 bananas)
• Grapes: 2 symbols (2 × 5 = 10 grapes)

Example 2: Pictograph of Vehicles in a Parking Lot

Title: Vehicles in a Parking Lot

Vehicle Type	Picture (1 car = 2 vehicles)
Cars	🚗🚗🚗🚗
Motorcycles	🏍️🏍️
Bicycles	🚲🚲🚲

Key: 1 car = 2 vehicles

Interpretation:

• Cars: 4 symbols (4 × 2 = 8 cars)
• Motorcycles: 2 symbols (2 × 2 = 4 motorcycles)
• Bicycles: 3 symbols (3 × 2 = 6 bicycles)

Conclusion

Pictographs are a useful tool for representing data visually. They make it easier to understand and analyze data, especially for young learners. However, they are best suited for small datasets and may not always be accurate when dealing with large or complex data.