Understanding the Cartesian Plane

Understanding the Cartesian Plane

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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In this video tutorial, Professor Mari introduces the Cartesian plane, explaining its history and fundamental components such as the axes and origin. She demonstrates how to locate points using coordinates and provides practical examples, including locating spaces in a school setting. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the order of coordinates and offers step-by-step guidance on plotting points on the plane.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with the creation of the Cartesian Plane?

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

Galileo Galilei

René Descartes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the horizontal axis in the Cartesian Plane?

Y-axis

Z-axis

W-axis

X-axis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the vertical axis in the Cartesian Plane?

W-axis

X-axis

Y-axis

Z-axis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the point called where the X and Y axes intersect?

Origin

Vertex

Intersection

Node

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which order should the coordinates be written?

Order doesn't matter

Both at the same time

X first, then Y

Y first, then X

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a point has coordinates (5, 3), which axis does the 5 belong to?

W-axis

X-axis

Z-axis

Y-axis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the coordinates of point B if it is located at (3, 8)?

(8, 3)

(3, 8)

(5, 3)

(3, 5)

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