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Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2
What is the total number of goals each team scored over the fifteen matches?
You could try comparing any two of the charts to start with. For example, do you think the pie chart and the pictogram represent the same team's goals? Why or why not?
How about comparing the pictogram and the tally chart?
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