Lesson Plan
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Cartesian Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are told what a coordinate system is and also that it provides a way of uniquely describing each point on a plane or in space. They are given a practice problem along with the equation. Students solve the following problem:...
Worksheet
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Functions, Domains and Composites

For Students 11th - 12th
In this functions, domains and composites worksheet, learners solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they graph the given trigonometric function on a coordinate plane. Then, students label three points on each graph and...
Worksheet
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Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this linear inequalities worksheet, students solve and graph systems of inequalities on a coordinate plane. Examples and explanations are provided. This five-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are provided at the end of...
Worksheet
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Study the Graph

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this graph learning exercise, students study colored shapes plotted on a Cartesian coordinate plane. Students identify the "right" and "left" coordinates for each shape. The page should be duplicated in color.
Unit Plan
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Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through Coordinates

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This unit on connecting algebra and geometry covers a number of topics including worksheets on the distance formula, finding the perimeter and area of polynomials, the slope formula, parallel and perpendicular lines, parallelograms,...
Worksheet
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Number Pairs

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
As you introduce graphs to young scholars, use this coordinate pairs activity to give them some independent practice. Learners examine 12 points on a graph, all of which are in the first quadrant (and therefore positive). They write the...
Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Geometry

For Students 6th Standards
Shape one's understanding of geometry using the resource. The sixth of seven chapters in 6th Grade Math focuses on geometry principles. Future mathematicians learn to find the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, and other...
Worksheet
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Twenty-Seven Graphing Lines, Parabolas, and Absolute Value Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
Have learners find coordinates of point on a graph, find equations of graphs given, and graph given equations using in and out tables. There are 27 problems related to equations for lines, parabolas, and absolute value functions.
Lesson Plan
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Coordinates and Perimeters

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Here is a lesson containing a great activity based on coordinates, and the perimeters of shapes created using a given set of coordinates. After youngsters creat a shape on a grid based on some coordinate pairs, they must identify which...
Worksheet
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Coordinate Geometry

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders identify and graph points on a coordinate plane, determine the x-and y-intercepts of a linear equation, and graph linear equations.  The six page worksheet contains nineteen problems. ...
Handout
Mt. San Antonio Collage

Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Starting with the basics, learners discover the features of a parabola and the ways to accurately graph it. After pupils practice with graphing, the end of the worksheet focuses on application type problems. 
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Polar Coordinates

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Polar opposites might not work together—but polar coordinates do! The interactive provides learners the opportunity to graph trigonometric and algebraic functions using polar coordinates. The program takes either individual data points...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
The coordinate plane is a popular place! Identify rotations, reflections, and dilations on the coordinate plane. Pupils work in small groups to match transformations of a figure with the description of the transformation....
Worksheet
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Graph Picture (Coordinate Pairs) 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Looking for an engaging way to encourage your class to practice graphing coordinate pairs? This might be the activity you are looking for! For this instructional activity, learners create a picture by plotting 54 coordinate pairs on...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Combine linear equations and a little creativity to produce a work of art. Math scholars create a design as they graph a list of linear equations. Their project results in a stained glass window pattern that they color.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exploring the Symmetry in Graphs of Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Math is all about finding solutions and connections you didn't expect! Young mathematicians often first discover nonlinear patterns when graphing quadratic functions. The instructional activity begins with the vocabulary of a quadratic...
Lesson Plan
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Identify and Graph Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students investigate linear functions. In this mathematics lesson, students plot points onto a graph by solving the equations y=x and y=mx+b by being given numbers for x and solving for y.
Lesson Plan
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Lines in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars graph lines in a coordinate plane. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph lines on a coordinate plane, and identify the slope. They classify the lines as parallel or perpendicular and write an equation of...
Worksheet
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Straight Line Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students graph coordinate pairs on a coordinate plane. They match points with letters and graph a line through all the plotting to create a straight line. There are 25 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
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Graphs, Stories, And Games

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this graphs lesson, students read stories and present story situations on a graph.  They explore distance and diameter and explain graphs.  Students create their own stories to fit graphs.
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More graphing situations by making a table

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars make a table and graph plotting points. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations on a coordinate plane. They calculate the rate of change and analyze the graph for extrapolation.
Lesson Plan
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the Cartesian coordinate plane and plot points on the graph. They interpret coordinates for a point from the graph and give the ratio of rise over run for slope.
Worksheet
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Graph It!

For Students 10th - 12th
In this graph it instructional activity, students graph inequalities on a coordinate plane.  This one-page instructional activity contains 3 problems.
Worksheet
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Investigating Functions

For Students 11th
In this investigating functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs shown. Then, students make a rough sketch of graph on a coordinate plane. They also determine...