Coordinate Plane Basics

What number line goes side to side?

• Horizontal (like the sun RISING over the HORIZON)

• Straight

• Narrow

A VERTICAL number line goes UP and

(a)  

• down
• sideways

Label the parts of the Coordinate Plane.

a

b

c

y-axis

x-axis

origin (0,0)

Match the correct coordinate types to their Quadrants. Remember that the x-axis comes first in an ordered pair.

a

b

c

d

Where are the ROCKS located?

• x-axis

• 10

• on the island

Where is the JUNGLE located?

• Quadrant 4

• y-axis

• blue line

Where is the BARREL located?

• red line

• Quadrant 1

• red line

Where is the TREASURE located?

• on the number line

• the same spot as the jungle

• Quadrant 2