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Distance Formula
Learners calculate the distance formula. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane. They identify the four different quadrants.
Curated OER
Graphing Linear Functions - Review
Students graph linear functions. They plot three points, create a line, and discuss methods to find the slope of line. In groups, students solve problems, graph their lines and find the slope of a line using various methods. Upon...
Alabama Learning Exchange
We Love to Graph!
Students experience graphing points. In this graphing points lesson, students play an on-line game where they must name 10 coordinate pairs correctly. Students play a maze game where they maneuver a robot using coordinate...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Introducing the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...
Curated OER
Geo Jammin By Design: Coordinated
Students watch the teacher draw on the chalkboard and try to determine the form being drawn. They use questions to determine Quadrant #1 of a coordinate plane.
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Geo Jammin By Design: Geo Junction
Students create pictures using a geoboard and straws using the X and Y axis.
Curated OER
Graphing With RXTE
Students use data from the Rossi X-ray Tiiming Explorer (RXTE) satellite to analyze and graph.
Curated OER
Scatter Brain
Examine a coordinated geometry grid to decode the hidden message. Pupils write a coded message to their parents using letter coordinates from the grid.
Curated OER
Connect the Mathematical Dots
Teachers can choose visual activities that demonstrate the elegance associated with the coordinate plane.
Curated OER
The Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders use the attached worksheet, Where's My Location? - Directions, to play a game in which they plot points on a grid.
Curated OER
Linear Inequalities
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve linear inequalities. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane. There are 6 questions with answer key.
Curated OER
Plotting Points
In this middle school mathematics/Algebra I worksheet, students plot points on a coordinate plane. The one page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are not provided.
Other
Massey University: Maths First: Graphing Ordered Pairs
The interactive tutorial and examples explore how to plot points. Topics include quadrants, Cartesian coordinates, and ordered pairs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Ordered Pairs in Four Quadrants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students graph ordered pairs in the four quadrants of the coordinate plane. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
This lesson plan helps young scholars understand how to graph ordered pairs on the coordinate plane. Lots of resources are available to teachers and students at this website.
Math.com
Math.com: Graphing Equations and Inequalities: The Coordinate Plane
The tutorial explains how learners can solve a formula for any of its variables using the rules for solving equations. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Coordinate Grid and Geometry
Students make connections between the coordinate grid and Geometry by finding the distance of line segments using the coordinate plane. This instructional activity includes a detailed lesson plan, slides containing notes and problems,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Coordinate Grid: Targeted Math Instruction
At the end of this instructional activity about the coordinate grid, students will be able to identify x- and y-axes, point of origin, quadrants, coordinates, and ordered pairs, and read, interpret, and plot points in any of the quadrants.
TeacherLED
Teacher Led Interactive Whiteboard Resource One Quadrant Graph
Students can use the interactive coordinate plane to plot ordered pairs and draw lines.
TeacherLED
Teacher Led Interactive Whiteboard Resource Two Quadrant Graph
Use this interactive white board activity to explore coordinate planes and graphing ordered pairs.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Graphing
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at the Cartesian (or Rectangular) coordinate system. Provides definitions of ordered pairs, coordinates, quadrants, and x and y-intercepts.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformation Tease
Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Points on the Coordinate Plane
Demonstrates how to plot ordered pairs of points across all four quadrants of a coordinate plane. Includes practice problems and explanations of their solutions.