Utilise this Cartesian plane worksheet set to give your students practise locating and plotting points on the Cartesian plane.
Cartesian Planes Worksheets for Differentiated Practise
Why use these Cartesian planes worksheets? Plotting points on a Cartesian plane is not only a curriculum standard for multiple year levels, but also a skill that translates easily into a wide variety of other areas in maths and life. This worksheet set gives students practise both locating and plotting points. This resource is also differentiated, as worksheets using the first quadrant and all quadrants are provided.
This resource includes:
- Two worksheets locating and plotting points in quadrant 1
- Two worksheets locating and plotting points in all four quadrants
- Answer keys
Use these Cartesian planes worksheets as independent practise, stations work, homework, or in guided group activities.
How to Plot Points on the Cartesian Plane
Students new to this concept or struggling students may benefit from a clear set of directions to plot points on the Cartesian plane. We’ve got you covered!
- Start at the origin, where the two number lines cross. This point is (0,0).
- Move left or right along the horizontal line, the x-axis, based on the first number in your coordinates.
- Now move up or down the y line based on the second number in your coordinates.
- Draw a dot at the intersection you end up at to plot your point.
Simply Print and Plot!
This Cartesian planes worksheet set is available in both PDF and Google Slides formats. Use the drop-down arrow on the download button to choose which works for you.
This resource was created by April Tierney, a former teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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