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Y-axis

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A blank graph showing the x-axis and the y-axis.

The y-axis is the line up the left side of a graph.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The y-axis is the vertical axis on a graph.

About the y-axis

The y-axis is sometimes referred to as the 'rise' while the x-axis is referred to as the 'run'.
In an investigation the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The y-axis is the vertical axis on a graph.

About the y-axis

The y-axis is sometimes referred to as the 'rise' while the x-axis is referred to as the 'run'.
In an investigation the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis.