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Distance on the Coordinate Plane Lesson PlanDistance on the Coordinate Plane Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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Math
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45 mins
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Distance on the Coordinate Plane

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Scholars learn how to find the distance of vertical and horizontal line segments on the coordinate plane in the 19th installment of a 21-part module. The use of absolute value comes in handy.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

coordinate plane, distance, absolute value, line segments, length

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have struggling learners plot the points to see connection to absolute value

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be experts at determining absolute value
  • Individuals should be able to find points on the coordinate plane

Pros

  • Includes an exit ticket for assessing student understanding
  • Lists some question to use as lesson closure

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.C.6.a 6.NS.C.6.b 6.NS.C.6.c 6.NS.C.8 MP7

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