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Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Coordinate Graphing
Learn about coordinate graphing with explanation and examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Polygon Classification in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph geometric figures given the ordered pairs of vertices.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Systems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students find ordered pairs that satisfy a system of linear equations and solve linear systems by graphing. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graph Points
Plot a given point on the coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Human Coordinate Plane: Teacher Notes
Students participate as a class in this activity using their desks as points on the coordinate plane. The teacher leads them in the activity, increasing their understanding of the characteristics of the coordinate plane.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Coordinates and the Cartesian Plane
A brief refresher on the Cartesian plane includes how points are written in (x,y) format and oriented to the axes, and which directions are positive and negative. Then students learn about what it means for a relation to be a function...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Buried Objects Adventure 1
Students use the CBR 2 to gather data and identify "buried" objects. They interpret and analyze graphs of height as a function of time, and use the change in the y-coordinates of an ordered pair to determine the height of an object.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Checking a Solution for a Linear System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers determining if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of linear equations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces middle schoolers to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Where Should They Hold the Fundraising Party?
Students learn how to create a table of values for a simple linear function and use the table to create a graph on squared paper. They use the graphing calculator to display the ordered pairs and find values of corresponding to values of...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Graphit
Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Rectangular Coordinates
Descriptions of x- and y-coordinates are presented, followed by an interactive game that demonstrates how to plot points on the coordinate plane. Examples and exercises are provided for practice.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Graphing Equations
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University provides a brief lesson on graphing equations by plotting ordered pairs.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Plot Four: Positive and Negative Numbers
Plotting points is usually an interesting activity for young scholars. Make it even more interesting and engaging using this game.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Regression: Wing Span/height
Students take measurements of individual's wing span and height and create a coordinate graph. The activity should include at least three different grade levels. Students submit an equation through "Activity Center" and the class...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Coordinate Plane
Get independent practice identifying points, graphing points and equations on the coordinate plane. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polar Coordinates
This site offers a tutorial for Polar Coordinates. After actively involving in the site, students should be able to convert from rectangular coordinates to polar and from polar to rectangular. Students will also be able to plot points...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformation Tease
Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Cartesian Puzzle
This one page website lets you practice plotting points on the coordinate grid. See if you can find the missing coordinates to complete the shapes. When you are finished the solutions are only a click away.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Coordinate Tan
Enter the World of Tan. The solutions to these challenges are located right on the website.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: A Description of the Coordinate Plane
A quick description of the coordinate plane is a great preview for students preparing for a unit on graphing.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra 2: Definition of Inverse Function
An introductory look at the definition of an inverse function, the notation used for inverse functions, and tests used to determine whether a function will have an inverse. Several examples are provided for the student to scroll through...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Solutions to 2 Variable Equations
Determine which ordered pairs are solutions to equations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Coordinate Plane
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of locating points on the coordinate plane. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...