Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Scatter Plot

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
What is the relationship between two variables? Groups work together to gather data on arm spans and height. Using the interactive, learners plot the bivariate data, labeling the axes and the graph. The resource allows scholars to create...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Social Security Trust Fund

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Will Social Security still be around when you retire? Given data on the predicted balance of the social security fund over time, scholars plot the points on a coordinate grid and determine if a quadratic regression fits the data. They...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Infinite Limit Type: Evaluating Limits of Rational Functions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Rational functions become less mysterious when you know about limits. Individuals use an interactive to move a rational function on a coordinate plane and to investigate function values for certain x-values. They see how the limit...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Transformations in the Coordinate Plane: Reteach

For Students 6th - 7th
In this transformations worksheet, students review the terms and example diagrams for a translation, reflection, and rotation. Students then identify the coordinates for a triangle after completing the given transformations in the four...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Sum of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Collaborative learners will see the geometric addition of functions by graphing the sum of two graphed curves on the same coordinate plane. This task then naturally flows into giving learners the algebraic representation of the curves...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the use of a function.They are asked to describe the input and output of a function. Students also identify different aspects of the coordinate system and represent functions in a visual graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applications of Properties of Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilaterals lesson, students use the slope formula, midpoint formula, and distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Coordinates on a Grid

For Students 3rd
In this finding coordinates on a grid worksheet, 3rd graders write the name of the shape that corresponds to eight given coordinates.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shapes and Coordinates

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this shapes and coordinates activity, students identify the shapes that are located and given coordinates on graphs. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations Using the Table Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph linear equations using a table. In this algebra lesson, students create a table of values using the linear equation to find the y-values. They plot their point on a coordinate plane and graph the line.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Linear Equations Using Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate linear equations using the Ti-Calculator. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the different quadrants on a coordinate plane. They identify ordered pairs used to plot lines.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 10 - Objective 6.1 Graph

For Students 11th - 12th
In this graphing activity, students solve linear and parabolic equations and graph equations on a coordinate plane. They use the discriminant to determine the number of x-intercepts of a parabola. This one-page activity contains ten...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solutions to Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations with variables on both sides. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th
In this linear equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include a number of linear equations. First, they determine the slope given the points and then write an equation in slope-intercept form. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations of Circles

For Students 10th
In this equations of circles worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include graphing different circles. First, they convert the equations into center-radius form given the coordinates of the center of the circle and its...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Data on Graph A and Graph B

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders gather and graph data.  For this graphing lesson, 2nd graders collect data and graph this information using tally charts, bar graphs, pictographs, or tables. They make predictions about the outcomes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Ordered Pairs

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of ordered pairs as found in Algebra. They are introduced to the data set that corresponds to the coordinate system. Also students practice the graphing the ordered pairs using the x and y axis.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the attached worksheet, Where's My Location? - Directions, to play a game in which they plot points on a grid.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fishing for Points TI-83/83 Plus

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the Cartesian coordinate plane.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the coordinates of a drawing of a fish and examine the effects of moving the drawing on the ordered pairs. Students predict the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Independent Practice 1: Plot Ordered Pairs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ordered pair worksheet, middle schoolers plot given ordered pairs onto a coordinate plane. Ordered pairs contain both negative and positive numbers. Therefore, all four quadrants of the coordinate plane are used. This one-page...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations

For Students 9th
In this graphing systems of equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 different problems. First, they graph each system of equations on the coordinate grids provided. Then, students state their solutions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: Co-ordinates

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Coordinates

For Students 6th
In this coordinates worksheet, 6th graders provide the coordinates for the points on the graphs. Students complete 4 problems total on this worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Two Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they solve each system of equations by  graphing on the grids provided. Then, students solve each system by substitution and by...