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Mark the position of points specified by coordinates in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid
I can mark the position of points specified by coordinates in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid.
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- Year 4
Mark the position of points specified by coordinates in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid
I can mark the position of points specified by coordinates in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The horizontal distance from the origin is recorded first.
- Points on a coordinate grid are measured from the origin.
- Points have a horizontal and vertical distance from the origin.
- Points are marked where the lines of the grid cross.
Keywords
Origin - The origin is where the x-axis and y-axis cross.
Coordinate - Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position.
Common misconception
Pupils might not start counting from the origin (0,0) but from another point on the grid, leading to incorrect placement of the point.
Emphasise the importance of always starting from the origin when plotting or describing coordinates. Have students physically point to or touch the origin before plotting any point.
Reinforce the concept that horizontal movement is left to right (x-axis) and vertical movement is up and down (y-axis). Use physical gestures or labels on the grid to differentiate between the two directions.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the table. Which line is horizontal?
Look at the table. Which line is horizontal?
Line A
Line C
Q2.Look at the table. Which line is vertical?
Look at the table. Which line is vertical?
Line B
Line C
Q3.Complete the description. The polygon has been translated squares right from A to B.
Complete the description. The polygon has been translated squares right from A to B.
Q4.The polygon has been translated squares up from A to B.
The polygon has been translated squares up from A to B.
Q5.Describe the translation of the polygon from A to B.
2 squares left. squares down.
Describe the translation of the polygon from A to B.
2 squares left. squares down.
Q6.Sofia translates a polygon 5 squares left and 3 squares down. Describe the translation to get it back to its original position.
Sofia translates a polygon 5 squares left and 3 squares down. Describe the translation to get it back to its original position.
5 squares up and 3 squares right.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the definition to the correct word.
Match the definition to the correct word.
Q2.Match the different parts of the grid to its name.
Match the different parts of the grid to its name.
Q3.True or false? When plotting points, you must go across and then up. You cannot do it the other way around.
True or false? When plotting points, you must go across and then up. You cannot do it the other way around.
False
Q4.What is the coordinate marked on the grid?
What is the coordinate marked on the grid?
(4, 4)
(4, 3)
Q5.Sofia and Jacob are playing a game of Alien Treasure. Jacob says ‘My treasure is at the coordinate (1, 2).’ Which colour is his treasure?
Sofia and Jacob are playing a game of Alien Treasure. Jacob says ‘My treasure is at the coordinate (1, 2).’ Which colour is his treasure?
Blue
Red
Yellow
Q6.What are the coordinates where the lines cross?
What are the coordinates where the lines cross?
(2, 3)
(4, 2)
