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Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Cartesian Coordinate Plane
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Cartesian Coordinate Plane. Examples are given and various aspects of plotting points and graphing are described.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Introduction to the X, Y Plane (The "Cartesian" Plane)
Purplemath offers an in-depth lesson on the Cartesian plane. The lesson discusses how to plot points and gives information about the four quadrants. Example problems are given on plotting points and determining the quadrant in which to...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
This lesson plan helps students understand how to graph ordered pairs on the coordinate plane. Lots of resources are available to teachers and students at this website.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Coordinate Plane
Learn about the coordinate plane with this reference guide. Provides detailed definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Intro to the Coordinate Plane and Coordinates Discussion
Contains a brief introduction to the cartesian coordinate system.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: The Rectangular Coordinate System
Find step-by-step examples to help learn four objectives based on ordered pairs in a Cartesian coordinate system.
Mathematics for Teaching
Mathematics for Teaching: What Is a Coordinates System?
Discusses a coordinate system, including coordinates and quadrants on a coordinate plane. A GeoGebra activity is provided.
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Coordinate Plane Jeopardy Game
Students answer questions about graphing points, quadrants and axes, and finding the coordinates of a point in this jeopardy style game.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Equations
Through this tutorial, you will learn how to solve equations by graphing them on a coordinate plane. Contains several examples with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes
This robust lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school grades introduces the concepts for lines, rays, line segments, and planes. Resources are linked to it and ready for your use.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Introduction to Coordinate Geometry
A complete reference guide to coordinate geometry. It provides definitions and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 11.1 Descriptions of Events
In a coordinate proof, geometric statements using algebra and the coordinate plane.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drawing Polygons With Coordinates Challenge
More challenging problems involving drawing shapes on the coordinate plane.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reflections
These activities provide an opportunity for students to explore reflections both on and off of a coordinate plane.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Egg Math Axis of Symmetry
Uses an egg to demonstrate the concept of axis of symmetry. Put your cursor over the picture to "move" around the egg. Offers links to related concepts, including Cartesian Ovals and Ovals of Cassini.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Translations
These activities provide an opportunity for students to explore translations both on and off of a coordinate plane.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions
Use this tutorial to learn how to graph rational functions. Sample problems will guide you through finding the domain and asymptotes, and graphing the function on a coordinate plane.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Absolute Value Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to graph absolute value functions in the coordinate plane. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Congruent Triangles
In this task, 8th graders investigate congruence and transformations of two triangles on a coordinate grid. Includes a GeoGebra worksheet that the teacher can use for demonstration purposes. Aligns with 8.G.A.2.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Rescue Mission
A game where students determine ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Graph Slice Special Test
A ten question test for assessing measurement concepts of area and perimeter. Assessment is scored online and student scores are compared with other students who have taken the assessment. Great assessment tool.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Maps and Mapping
This site is provided for by Harvard University. Students follow a map on a scavenger hunt, create a map of their classroom and their town, learn how to read topographic maps, and discover latitude and longitude in these inquiry activities.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Ellipse
The University of St. Andrews offers a comprehensive and detailed site explaining the ellipse.
Other
Central Michigan University: Point Slope Form
This resource features information on the point-slope form in geometry. It provides a good definition, several examples, and information on various forms.