Exploring the Coordinate Plane: Plotting Points and Coordinates

This lesson introduces plotting points in the coordinate plane, emphasizing the importance of understanding both positive and negative coordinates. It reviews basic plotting techniques, explains the concept of the origin, and provides exercises for practice. The lesson aims to solidify students' ability to plot and read coordinates accurately, preparing them for more advanced mathematical concepts.

What does the x-coordinate indicate in a coordinate pair?

• Distance to the right of the origin

• Distance to the left of the origin

• Distance above the origin

• Distance below the origin

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

What is the correct way to plot the point (4, 11)?

• 11 units right, 4 units up

• 4 units right, 11 units up

• 11 units left, 4 units down

• 4 units left, 11 units down

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

What does a negative y-coordinate indicate?

• Movement to the right

• Movement upwards

• Movement downwards

• Movement to the left

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

How do you plot the point (-8, 2)?

• 8 units right, 2 units up

• 8 units left, 2 units up

• 2 units right, 8 units up

• 2 units left, 8 units down

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

What are the coordinates of the origin?

• (1, 1)

• (0, 1)

• (0, 0)

• (1, 0)

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

If a point is located at (0, -4), where is it positioned?

• 4 units to the right of the origin

• 4 units to the left of the origin

• 4 units below the origin

• 4 units above the origin

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

What does the coordinate (6, -2) tell us about the point's location?

• 6 units right and 2 units up

• 6 units left and 2 units down

• 6 units right and 2 units down

• 6 units left and 2 units up

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

Which point is plotted at the coordinates (-3, 0)?

• No horizontal movement, 3 units up

• 3 units left, no vertical movement

• 3 units right, no vertical movement

• No horizontal movement, 3 units down

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

How do you interpret the coordinates (4, -9)?

• 4 units right and 9 units down

• 4 units left and 9 units down

• 4 units left and 9 units up

• 4 units right and 9 units up

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

What does the coordinate pair (-5, 8) represent?

• 5 units left and 8 units up

• 8 units right and 5 units down

• 5 units right and 8 units down

• 8 units left and 5 units up

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CCSS.5.G.A.2