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Mathematics Grade 5 [2011]
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Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
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Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system, with the intersection of the lines (the origin) arranged to coincide with the 0 on each line and a given point in the plane located by using an ordered pair of numbers, called its coordinates. Understand that the first number indicates how far to travel from the origin in the direction of one axis, and the second number indicates how far to travel in the direction of the second axis, with the convention that the names of the two axes and the coordinates correspond (e.g., x-axis and x-coordinate, y-axis and y-coordinate).
 
  • Cartesian Coordinate System
    This lesson is designed to help students understand the Cartesian plane, specifically how to plot points, read coordinates and find the ratio of the rise over run for slope.
  • Maze Game
    In this applet students move a robot through a mine field by using coordinates on the Cartesian Plane in order to remove the land mines.
  • Ordered Simple Plot
    This lesson can be used to help students understand the Cartesian coordinate system and practice pattern recognitions and graph reading skills.
  • Simple Maze Game
    By specifying coordinates on a Cartesian plane, students will practice point plotting skills in this game where they move a robot through a mine field.
  • Simple Plot
    The applet in this lesson plan allows the student to plot ordered pairs and understand functions.
  • USOE Curriculum Guide (5G1)
    This curriculum guide was developed by USOE and Utah educators.

 

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