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Introduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 1 (L8.1A) Instructional VideoIntroduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 1 (L8.1A) Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:18
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Instructional Video

Introduction to the Cartesian Plane - Part 1 (L8.1A)

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The order in ordered pairs is an important descriptor! Young scholars learn how the order of a coordinate pair helps them find its location on a Cartesian plane. The video lesson demonstrates graphing points in each quadrant and explains the process in detail.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

coordinate plane, ordered pairs, coordinate pair, graphing points, quadrants, input/output tables, inputs

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice
  • Create a large coordinate plane on your classroom floor and have pupils walk to the location of points for practice

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of the components of the Cartesian plane
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provide vocabulary support with both words and images
  • Narrator is easy to understand and explains the concept thoroughly

Cons


Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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