Exploring Coordinate Planes

What are the two axes called in a coordinate plane?

• X and Y axes

• A and B axes

• Horizontal and Vertical axes

• North and South axes

Which quadrant contains both positive X and Y values?

• Fourth Quadrant

• First Quadrant

• Third Quadrant

• Second Quadrant

Which quadrant is designated for positive X and negative Y values?

• First Quadrant

• Fourth Quadrant

• Second Quadrant

• Third Quadrant

What is the starting point called in a coordinate plane?

• Center

• Baseline

• Commencement

• Origin

Which axis is horizontal?

• W-axis

• Z-axis

• X-axis

• Y-axis

What are the coordinates of the origin?

• (1,0)

• (0,0)

• (1,1)

• (0,1)

If a point is located at (3, 2), how do you plot it?

• 3 down and 2 left

• 3 up and 2 right

• 3 right and 2 up

• 3 left and 2 down

What does the X-coordinate of a point represent?

• Vertical position

• Horizontal position

• Diagonal position

• Circular position

What ordered pair represents a point in the fourth quadrant?

• (3, -2)

• (-3, -2)

• (-3, 2)

• (3, 2)

For homework, what are students required to bring?

• Ordered pairs for a circle and triangle

• Ordered pairs for a square and rectangle

• Ordered pairs for the lightning bolt and the sun

• Ordered pairs for a star and moon