Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Rectangular Coordinates
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the Cartesian coordinate system. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
PBS
Pbs: Toothpicks: Patterns in Geometric Shapes
How can you describe the pattern made by a growing triangular shape? This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about pattern recognition and completing a table so you have data you can use to graph the coordinates on a...
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Coordinate Plane Jeopardy Game
Students answer questions about graphing points, quadrants and axes, and finding the coordinates of a point in this jeopardy style game.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Basic Skills Topics
If you're looking for a short review of the basic skills needed for arithmetic, prealgebra, and beginning algebra, this could be the site for you. Dan Bach, who teaches mathematics at Diablo Valley College in California, provides brief...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Graphs and Lines Glossary and Terms
This site contains a math glossary and terms on graphs and lines for kids. Find definitions used in this mathematics subject such as coordinates, midpoint, and slope.
Other
Math Mammoth: Children's Best Activities: Copy the Pictures
A collection of animal pictures with grid overlays for drawing practice. Students copy an image by drawing the contents of each square of the grid into a matching square on a second blank grid next to the picture. Each activity can be...