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Approximation Scale
Visual scale mapping numbers to approximate phrases.
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Mapping exact percentages to natural approximate phrases.
Student can accurately use approximation phrases to represent data without distortion.
Introduction to using approximation phrases safely.
In IELTS Writing Task 1, it is sometimes impossible to read the exact number on a line graph or bar chart.
Instead of guessing a wrong number, you must use approximation phrases. This shows the examiner you can interpret data accurately without making false claims.
Visual scale mapping numbers to approximate phrases.
Mapping exact percentages to natural approximate phrases.
Practice matching exact numbers to suitable approximation phrases.
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Multiple choice questions to identify accurate approximations.
A line graph shows that a company's profit was at 23%. Which phrase accurately describes this without distorting the meaning?
Guided reflection on correcting inaccurate data representation.
A common mistake in IELTS Writing Task 1 is distorting the data to fit a clean fraction.
Visual Data: A chart clearly shows that 48% of students chose biology as their major. Student's Sentence: The figure was exactly 50%.
This sentence is inaccurate. Rewrite it accurately, and reflect on why this mistake hurts your score.
Combine an approximation word (like 'almost' or 'just under') with a fraction or percentage.
Explain how data distortion impacts your Task Achievement score in IELTS.