Locating Points on a Coordinate Plane

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Overview

In this learning activity from GeoGebra, students will plot the points on the coordinate plane to successfully sink the submarine in this interactive Coordinates Boat Game.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate

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

The students will be able to find the position of pairs of integers and other rational numbers on the coordinate plane.

Activity Details

1. The teacher will share the link Coordinates Boat Game with the students.
2. To play the game, the students will use the first slider to find the x-axis. When the x-axis is correct, they will use the second slider to find the y-axis. The students will need to set the coordinates correctly to sink the submarine. Each time the students plot the correct position, they are able to select a new position to plot. This allows the students to practice coordinate plotting and reinforce finding integers on the coordinate plane.

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will walk around the room as the students play the Coordinates Boat Game and check that the students are correctly finding the location of each ordered pair.

Variation Tips

Struggling students can be partnered with a stronger peer.

Background / Preparation

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https://www.geogebra.org/m/NmBPb29D

Approved Date

2022-07-23

Owner (Author)

mgsaboyd

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