Describing graphs

What is a chart?
A chart is a diagram that makes information easier to understand by showing how two or more sets of data are related.
There are two common types of chart, a pie chart and a bar chart.

A pie chart is a circle divided into segments. It is usually used to show percentages.

A Bar chart is a diagram that makes information easier to understand by showing how two or more sets of data are related.
A bar chart is divided into columns.

A graph is a diagram, usually a line or curve, which shows how two or more sets of numbers or measurements are related.

A table is a set of facts and figures arranged in columns and rows.A table is a very useful way of organising numerical information.

What is a trend?
Trends are the changes or movements in facts and figures over a period of time.
We can use different verbs and nouns to describe trends

Downward movement
(verbs)
decline
decrease
drop
fall
slide
lose ground
crash
collapse
plummet
plunge
take a fall
weaken

Upward movement
(verbs)
climb
rise
increase
surge
rocket
soar
gain
go through the roof
jump rally
strengthen

Stability
(verbs)
flatten out
hold steady
level off
stabilise
bounce back
rally
recover