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Diagrams, charts and graphs

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Diagrams, charts and graphs are used by all sorts of people to express information in a visual way, whether it's in a report by a colleague or a plan from your interior designer. This free course will teach you how to interpret these tools and how to use them yourself to convey information more effectively.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Scale diagrams
  • 1 Scale diagrams
  • 1.1 Understanding scale diagrams
  • 1.1.1 Try some yourself
  • 2 Tables and charts
  • 2 Tables and charts
  • 2.1 Tables
  • 2.1.1 Try some yourself
  • 2.2 Tables and percentages
  • 2.2.1 Try some yourself
  • 2.3 Pie charts
  • 2.3.1 Try some yourself
  • 2.4 Bar charts and frequency diagrams
  • 2.4.1 Try some yourself
  • 3 Coordinates and graphs
  • 3 Coordinates and graphs
  • 3.1 Positive coordinates
  • 3.1.1 Try some yourself
  • 3.2 Negative coordinates
  • 3.2.1 Try some yourself
  • 3.3 Decimal and fraction coordinates
  • 3.3.1 Try some yourself
  • 3.4 Drawing and interpreting graphs
  • 3.4.1 Try some yourself
  • 4 Open Mark quiz
  • 4 Open Mark quiz
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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4.7 rating at OpenLearn based on 10 ratings

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    Enrique Enriquez @EEnriquez
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    This free course on interpreting and constructing diagrams, charts, and graphs delivered exactly as described. The content was well-structured, practical, and aligned with the stated objectives, covering scale diagrams, data tables, pie charts, bar charts, and coordinate graphing. The course duration matched expectations, allowing for efficient completion without compromising clarity. A certificate of completion was available on demand, as promised, adding value for learners seeking formal recognition. Overall, the experience was positive and professionally enriching—ideal for building foundational skills in mathematical data representation. Highly recommended for structured, self-paced learning.
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