Exploring Coordinate Planes and Key Vocabulary

This video introduces the concept of coordinate planes, covering essential vocabulary and concepts. It explains the X and Y axes, the origin, and how to plot points using ordered pairs. The video also describes the four quadrants of a coordinate plane, providing examples for better understanding.

What is a coordinate plane?

• A tool for measuring distances

• A three-dimensional space for plotting points

• A type of graph paper

• A two-dimensional flat surface for plotting points, lines, and curves

What does the X-axis represent?

• Circular movement

• Vertical movement

• Horizontal or side-to-side movement

• Diagonal movement

What does the Y-axis represent?

• Horizontal movement

• Diagonal movement

• Vertical or up-and-down movement

• Circular movement

Where does plotting on a coordinate plane always start?

• At 0,0, known as the origin

• At the top right corner

• At 1,1

• At the bottom left corner

What is the significance of the origin in a coordinate plane?

• It represents the end point for all plots

• It is the highest point on the plane

• It is where the X-axis and Y-axis cross, marking the starting point for plotting

• It is only used for negative numbers

What is an ordered pair?

• A mathematical formula

• A pair of matching numbers

• Two numbers that determine a point's position on a graph

• A set of numbers used to open a lock

How do you plot the point (3, 5)?

• Move 3 steps up and 5 steps to the right

• Move 3 steps to the right and 5 steps up

• Move 5 steps to the right and 3 steps up

• Move 5 steps up and 3 steps to the right

How do you plot a point with a negative X value?

• Move down from the origin

• Move up from the origin

• Move to the left of the origin

• Move to the right of the origin

What quadrant is the point (3, 5) located in?

• Quadrant IV

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant I

Which quadrant is the point (-7, 9) located in?

• Quadrant I

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant III

• Quadrant IV