How to explain team points in bar graphs to your student
23 October 2026
Bar graphs are a simple way to show how many points each team has scored. When helping your child, focus on matching each bar to its team and reading the numbers carefully.
Worked example
A bar graph shows points scored by four teams: Team A scored 5 points, Team B scored 8 points, Team C scored 3 points, and Team D scored 6 points. How many points did Team B score?
Step 1: Look at the bar labelled 'Team B'.
Step 2: Check how high the bar reaches on the number scale.
Step 3: The bar reaches up to 8.
The correct answer is 8 points.
After this example, your child will recognise how to find the score for any team by reading the height of the bar. Similar questions will help them feel more confident with bar graphs in 11+ maths.
