Draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid
I can draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid.
Draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid
I can draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The horizontal distance or coordinate is given first when describing positions on a coordinate grid.
- If the horizontal distance is a negative number then the point will be to the left of the y-axis.
- If the vertical distance is a negative number then the point will be below the x-axis.
- The horizontal distance is the x-coordinate.
- The vertical distance is the y-coordinate.
Keywords
Coordinates - Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position.
Quadrant - Any of the four areas made when a plane is divided by an x and y axis is called a quadrant.
Axis / axes - The x and y lines that cross at right angles to make a graph or grid are called axes, which is the plural of axis.
Common misconception
It is not uncommon for pupils to mix up the x- and y-coordinates, meaning they end up plotting in the wrong position or giving the wrong coordinates.
A stem sentence has been included in the lesson which should be regularly referred to. Rhymes can also be used as an aide memoir but this should be in tandem with deep conceptual understanding.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
negative x coordinate, positive y coordinate
positive x coordinate, positive y coordinate
negative x coordinate, negative y coordinate
positive x coordinate, negative y coordinate
(−2,2)
(2,2)
(−2,−2)
(2,−2)
