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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Cartesian Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Cartesian Coordinate Plane. Examples are given and various aspects of plotting points and graphing are described.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Introduction to the X, Y Plane (The "Cartesian" Plane)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the coordinate plane with this reference guide. Provides detailed definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation.
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Intro to the Coordinate Plane and Coordinates Discussion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Contains a brief introduction to the cartesian coordinate system.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: The Rectangular Coordinate System

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find step-by-step examples to help learn four objectives based on ordered pairs in a Cartesian coordinate system.
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Mathematics for Teaching

Mathematics for Teaching: What Is a Coordinates System?

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Discusses a coordinate system, including coordinates and quadrants on a coordinate plane. A GeoGebra activity is provided.
Interactive
Doina Popovici

Math Play: Coordinate Plane Jeopardy Game

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students answer questions about graphing points, quadrants and axes, and finding the coordinates of a point in this jeopardy style game.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Introduction to Coordinate Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to coordinate geometry. It provides definitions and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 11.1 Descriptions of Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In a coordinate proof, geometric statements using algebra and the coordinate plane.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Drawing Polygons With Coordinates Challenge

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
More challenging problems involving drawing shapes on the coordinate plane.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Reflections

For Students 7th - 8th
These activities provide an opportunity for students to explore reflections both on and off of a coordinate plane.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Egg Math Axis of Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Translations

For Students 7th - 9th
These activities provide an opportunity for students to explore translations both on and off of a coordinate plane.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Absolute Value Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
[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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 8th Standards
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.
Interactive
Math Playground

Math Playground: Rescue Mission

For Students 6th - 8th
A game where students determine ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Graph Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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Harvard University

Harvard University: Maps and Mapping

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Ellipse

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews offers a comprehensive and detailed site explaining the ellipse.
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Other

Central Michigan University: Point Slope Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource features information on the point-slope form in geometry. It provides a good definition, several examples, and information on various forms.