Introducing the Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this learning activity, students will watch a video to introduce them to the 4 quadrants of the coordinate plane. Students will then complete a 3-2-1 Exit Ticket listing 3 new ideas they learned about coordinate planes, 2 questions they have from the activity, and 1 statement that summarizes the learning goal.

Phase

Before/Engage

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 6

MA19.6.11
Find the position of pairs of integers and other rational numbers on the coordinate plane.

Vocabulary

Coordinate plane
Quadrants
Coordinate values
ordered pairs
x axis
y axis
Reflection

Knowledge

Students know:

Strategies for creating coordinate graphs.
Strategies for finding vertical and horizontal distance on coordinate graphs.

Skills

Students are able to:

Graph points corresponding to ordered pairs,
Represent real-world and mathematical problems on a coordinate plane.
Interpret coordinate values of points in the context of real-world/mathematical situations.
Determine lengths of line segments on a coordinate plane when the line segment joins points with the same first coordinate (vertical distance) or the same second coordinate (horizontal distance).

Understanding

Students understand that:

A graph can be used to illustrate mathematical situations and relationships. These representations help in conceptualizing ideas and in solving problems,
Distances on lines parallel to the axes on a coordinate plane are the same as the related distance on the axis (number line).

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to identify quadrant locations of ordered pairs on the coordinate plane based on the signs of the x and y coordinates.

Activity Details

1. Students begin by watching the video Coordinate Plane Song - Plotting Points on all 4 Quadrants. Students can sing along with the video.

2. After watching the video, students will complete a 3-2-1 exit ticket. Students will write 3 new ideas they learned about plotting points in the 4 quadrants, 2 questions they still have from the video, and 1 statement that summarizes the learning goal.

Assessment Strategies

The students will be assessed using a 3-2-1 exit ticket. Students will write 3 new ideas they learned about plotting points in the 4 quadrants, 2 questions they have from the lesson, and 1 statement that summarizes the learning goal.

Background / Preparation

The teacher will need to make copies of the 3-2-1 Exit Ticket (there are four tickets per page - each student will need one ticket).

The teacher will need to preview the video, Coordinate Plane Song - Plotting Points on All 4 Quadrants to ensure it isn't blocked by school security.

https://youtu.be/1O12C9EcdFo

Approved Date

2022-06-29

Owner (Author)

mgsaboyd

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