4th and 5th Grade
Math Center Directions

Comparing Data

•	Please read all directions before starting work.
•	Look at the results from last year’s mock election at School #22.  Ask yourself: what is this bar graph telling me?
•	Then, open the front door of the classroom and look at the latest poll results for our gubernatorial mock election.  Remember, Jon Corzine is the Democratic Party candidate and Doug Forrester is the Republican Party candidate.
•	Now, in your notebook, write one paragraph comparing and contrasting both graphs.   Do both graphs show similar results or are they different?  Why do you think the graphs are so similar or different?  Be sure to use details and explain your ideas.

In addition, for 5th graders only:
•	Think back to last year’s election.  Using the information in the graphs and your own experiences, predict what you think will happen in this gubernatorial election.  Your prediction should be at least one paragraph and include appropriate details.