Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane

6th GradeMath55 min

Learning Objective

I can plot points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs.

Lesson Flow

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Algebra Basics: Graphing On The Coordinate Plane - Math Antics

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Guided Notes

11 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The coordinate plane is a 2-Dimensional version of a number line and is the platform our graphing will take place on.

  • Coordinates, also known as ordered pairs, are written in parentheses, (X, Y), and use two numbers to specify the location of a point on the coordinate plane.

  • The coordinate plane is divided into four regions called quadrants, and the first quadrant contains points where both the X and Y values are positive.

Practice

17 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Plot the point (5, -3) on a coordinate plane. Start at the origin (0, 0) and move along the x and y axes as indicated by the ordered pair.

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