Plotting Points on a Coordinate Grid System

This video tutorial teaches how to plot points on a coordinate grid using the x and y axes. It explains the concept of ordered pairs, the importance of starting at the origin, and common mistakes students make, such as confusing the order of coordinates. The tutorial emphasizes the correct method of moving along the x-axis first, then the y-axis, and highlights that points can be located directly on the axes using zero as a coordinate.

What is the point of origin in a coordinate grid system?

• The midpoint of the grid

• The highest point on the y-axis

• The first point on the x-axis

• The intersection of the x-axis and y-axis

When plotting the point (3, 4), which direction should you move first?

• Downwards

• Upwards

• To the right

• To the left

What is a common mistake students make when plotting points?

• Using negative numbers

• Ignoring the scale

• Moving up before moving right

• Starting from the y-axis

How do you plot the point (5, 7) on a coordinate grid?

• Move 7 units up and 5 units right

• Move 5 units right and 7 units up

• Move 7 units right and 5 units up

• Move 5 units up and 7 units right

What does a coordinate with a zero indicate?

• The point is in the center of the grid

• The point is not on the grid

• The point is on one of the axes

• The point is at the origin