To describe positions on a 2D Grid as coordinates

To describe positions on a 2D Grid as coordinates

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of 2D shape. We will begin to explore how shapes can be referred to on a grid using coordinates. We will learn about the x and y axis and how to read coordinates to locate points on a grid. We will use the correct mathematical language for shape and coordinates for a variety of quadrilaterals.

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5 Questions

Q1.
The corners of a 2-D shape are known as....
axes
reflex angles
Correct answer: vertices
Q2.
The 'x' axis is:
diagonal
Correct answer: horizontal
vertical
Q3.
The 'y' axis is:
diagonal
horizontal
Correct answer: vertical
Q4.
Which axis do you move along first when you plot coordinates?
either
Correct answer: the x axis
the y axis
Q5.
What do we call the point on a coordinates grid where the x and y axis cross?
An image in a quiz
the middle
Correct answer: the origin
zero

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UnitMaths / Position and Direction