What Makes a Good Frequency Table: Key Elements to Include

Making a good frequency table is all about organizing data so it’s easy to understand. Here are some important things to include:

1. Title: Always start with a clear title. For example, “Favorite Fruits of Year 7 Students” tells you what the table is about right away.

2. Categories: Write down the categories you are measuring. If we are looking at favorite fruits, the categories could be Apples, Bananas, and Oranges.

3. Tally Marks: Use tally marks to show counts visually. For example:

   • Apples: ||||
   • Bananas: |||
   • Oranges: |||||

4. Frequency Counts: Next to each category, write the number of times each item appears. Using our fruit example, it could look like this:

   • Apples: 4
   • Bananas: 3
   • Oranges: 5

5. Total Frequency: At the bottom, add a row for the total. This helps check that all data is included. If we add these numbers: $4 + 3 + 5 = 12$, the Total is 12.

By including these elements, your frequency table will be neat and clearly show the information!