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Free Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 1

Read small frequency tables to find totals, differences, the most and least popular choice, and fractions or percentages of the total. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 8 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 8
Subject
Maths
Topic
Data & Graphs
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • reading frequency tables
  • comparing and totalling data
  • finding the most and least popular choice

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 1

  1. 1Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 2
  2. 2Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 3
  3. 3Year 8 Mean, Median, Mode and Range Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 4Year 8 Mean, Median, Mode and Range Worksheet — Level 2
Harder: Level 2 · Standard →

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 8 students (typically ages 12–13) working on data & graphs. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 2.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 8 · Mathematics · Data & Graphs

Year 8 Reading Data Tables Worksheet — Level 1

Name

Date

Score /

Read each table carefully, then answer the questions underneath.

Survey 1

A class recorded how they travelled to school.

Walk: 5 students

Bike: 10 students

Car: 3 students

1.Survey 1: Which was the most popular? (answer space)
2.Survey 1: Which was the least popular? (answer space)
3.Survey 1: How many more students did bike get than car? (answer space)
4.Survey 1: How many students were there altogether? (answer space)

Survey 2

Students chose a sport for sports day.

Soccer: 9 students

Basketball: 7 students

Running: 1 students

5.Survey 2: Which was the most popular? (answer space)
6.Survey 2: Which was the least popular? (answer space)
7.Survey 2: How many more students did soccer get than basketball? (answer space)
8.Survey 2: How many students were there altogether? (answer space)

Survey 3

Students picked a book to read together.

Adventure: 9 votes

Mystery: 8 votes

Funny stories: 4 votes

9.Survey 3: Which was the most popular? (answer space)
10.Survey 3: Which was the least popular? (answer space)
11.Survey 3: How many more votes did adventure get than mystery? (answer space)
12.Survey 3: How many votes were there altogether? (answer space)
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Created by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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