How Do I Use This Activity?

This applet allows the user to make pie charts.

This java applet requires a java-capable browser. If the activity does not work, java may not be functional in your browser or on your machine.

Controls and Output

• On lines where two colors meet is a small black dot on the edge of the circle. If you click on the black dot and drag you will change the size of the two sections that meet on that line.
  

• The size of the sections can also be changed by using the scroll bars or the text boxes beside each color. Remember that the text boxes have to add up to 100%.
  

• To view your changes click on the "update chart" button.
  

• To change the number of section in the circle click on the "+1" or "-1" button.