Interpret a line graph to compare production rates between facilities over time

Interpret a line graph to compare production rates between facilities over time

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Activity Description

Interpret and compare the information on a line graph about production rates of lumber in Canada  

Materials (optional):
  • Attached Document- Chart 1 Total lumber production for sawmills, 2003-2012 Statistics Canada
  • Practitioner Note:  Use a colour printer to produce the above document or show it to the learner on a computer screen
  • Pencil or pen, paper, highlighter
Word File:
Interpretalinegraph_E_A2.3.doc — Never downloaded
PDF - Practitioner's Version:
Interpretalinegraph_E_A2.3.pdf — Never downloaded
Goal Path:
Employment
Competency: A. Find and Use Information

A2. Interpret documents

A2.3 Interpret somewhat complex documents to connect, evaluate and integrate information

Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A2: Interpret documents
Level: 3
At this level, learners:
Interpret somewhat complex documents to connect, evaluate, and integrate information

Performance Descriptors

The learner:

  • Performs complex searches using multiple search criteria
  • Manages unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic) to complete tasks
  • Integrates several pieces of information from documents
  • Compares or contrasts information between two or more documents
  • Uses layout to locate information
  • Identifies the purpose and relevance of documents
  • Begins to recognize bias in displays, such as graphs
  • Makes inferences and draws conclusions from information displays
  • Identifies sources, evaluates and integrates information

Task Descriptors

  • Scope of task may not be clearly defined
  • May involve more than one document
  • Uses a somewhat complex format
  • Displays many categories of information
  • Contains sub-headings or subparts
  • Can vary in length
  • May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
  • May contain specialized vocabulary
  • Documents at this level may contain a paragraph or more of text

 

Examples:

  • Forms
  • Tables
  • Timelines
  • Graphs
  • Maps
  • Flow charts

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A2.3
Source / Author:
Cementing Integration Project – QUILL Learning Network 2015
Date Added:
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Updated date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 15:04
Anglophone

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