Graphing Points on the Coordinate Plane

The video tutorial covers the basics of the coordinate plane, including its quadrants, the origin, and the x and y axes. It explains how to plot points using ordered pairs and provides practice exercises to reinforce the concepts. The tutorial also includes tips for finding coordinates from given points and relates the process to the game Battleship.

What is the primary learning goal for students in this lesson?

• To learn about different types of graphs

• To understand the history of coordinate planes

• To graph points on the coordinate plane

• To memorize the names of the quadrants

How are the quadrants on a coordinate plane numbered?

• Using Roman numerals

• Using colors

• Using letters

• Using Arabic numerals

What is the point called where the x and y axes intersect?

• Intersection

• Center

• Origin

• Crosspoint

In which direction are positive numbers located on the coordinate plane?

• Left and down

• Right and up

• Right and down

• Left and up

What is the first step in finding the ordered pair for a point?

• Draw the coordinate plane

• Identify the x-coordinate

• Identify the y-coordinate

• Label the quadrants

If a point is located at (-2, -2), which quadrant is it in?

• Quadrant I

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant IV

What is the ordered pair for a point that is 4 units to the right and 3 units down from the origin?

• (4, -3)

• (4, 3)

• (-4, -3)

• (-4, 3)

How do you determine the y-coordinate of a point?

• By moving in a circle

• By moving diagonally

• By moving up or down

• By moving left or right

Which game is used as an analogy for finding coordinates on a plane?

• Chess

• Battleship

• Monopoly

• Checkers

What is the ordered pair for a point located at negative 3 on the x-axis and negative 4 on the y-axis?

• (-3, 4)

• (3, -4)

• (-3, -4)

• (3, 4)