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Introduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 2 (L8.1B) Instructional VideoIntroduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 2 (L8.1B) Instructional Video
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Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:15
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Introduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 2 (L8.1B)

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Help your classes see the Cartesian plane for the map that it is! A video presentation describes the quadrants of the coordinate plane and how they affect the values of x and y. The instructor presents several examples of graphing points in all four quadrants.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

coordinate pair, coordinate plane, ordered pairs, graphing points, input/output tables, inputs

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the problems in the video as homework and have pupils use the video as support
  • Create a graphic organizer for pupils to complete as notes while they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes previous exposure to the coordinate plane
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides links to additional videos on the same topic
  • Allows individuals to skip through the video to view the information that pertains to them

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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