Coordinate Plane Exploration

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Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which point lies on the x-axis?

(5, 0)

(0, 6)

(3, 2)

(4, 4)

2. Which coordinate is at the origin?

(0, 0)

(0, 4)

(4, 0)

(1, 1)

3. When plotting (3, 2), you first move:

3 spaces right, then 2 spaces up

2 spaces up, then 3 spaces right

3 spaces up, then 2 spaces right

2 spaces right, then 3 spaces up

4. Check all that apply: Which descriptions are correct for the point (0, 4)?

On the y-axis

4 spaces up from the origin

4 spaces right from the origin

On the x-axis

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Plotting

5. Plot these points on your blank grid: A (1, 3), B (4, 0), C (0, 2). Use the grid provided and then describe each point in words using aronga tiriti (horizontal) and aronga poutū (vertical).

A. Describe A:

B. Describe B:

C. Describe C:

6. A partner says, "I plotted the point at (0, 5)." Explain exactly where that point is in words (use aronga tiriti / aronga poutū).

7. If you plot points (1, 1), (4, 1), (4, 3) and (1, 3) and join them in order, what shape do you make? Explain how you know.

🎨 Part 3: Creative Activity (Extension)

8. Extension: On the blank grid, plot the triangle with vertices P (1,1), Q (3,1), R (2,4). Label each vertex and join them. Then list the coordinates you used.

Write the coordinates used: