K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.
Describe the Coordinate Plane
The coordinate plane is a grid that gives every point an address (x, y).
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
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Concept
Parts: - x-axis: horizontal - y-axis: vertical - origin: (0,0) - ordered pair: (x, y)
In Grade 5, focus is usually Quadrant I (both positive). To plot (4,2): 1. move 4 right 2. move 2 up
Read coordinates in order: x first, y second.
Try it
Answer: 1. What is the origin? 2. Plot A(2,5), B(5,2), C(4,4). 3. Which is farther right: (3,6) or (6,3)? 4. Write coordinates of a point 1 right and 7 up. 5. Explain why (2,5) and (5,2) are different points.