Provide your students with these Cartesian planes worksheets to help them master plotting and perimeter on the Cartesian plane.
Cartesian Planes Worksheets for Year 6 and 7
Our Cartesian planes worksheets provide your students practise with both plotting coordinates and finding the perimeter of shapes graphed on the Cartesian plane. This set contains both 1-quadrant and 4-quadrant worksheets for easy differentiation.
This resource includes:
- Two 1-quadrant Cartesian planes worksheets
- Two 4-quadrant Cartesian planes worksheets
- Answer keys
This worksheet set works wonderfully for independent practise, homework, guided groups, or at stations.
How is the Cartesian Plane Used Today?
It’s normal for students to ask why they should learn a particular skill. Luckily, you’ll have no problem answering this question, as the Cartesian plane has many real-world applications. It is widely used in a number of fields, including:
- Robotics: Robots use the Cartesian plane to navigate and perform tasks in a defined space.
- Engineering: Engineers use it to model new inventions and tell some of them how to move.
- Architecture: Architects use the plane to draw up building and floor plans.
- Game Development: Understanding the Cartesian plane is essential when programming characters to move.
- Data Visualization: Important data is easily displayed on the coordinate system.
- Geography: Geographers and cartographers rely on the plane to create maps and analyze the environment.
Learning how to plot coordinates and interpret information on a Cartesian plane can be a stepping stone to a career in a variety of specialty areas!
Simple to Download and Use
These Cartesian planes worksheets for year 6 and 7 are available in both easy-to-print PDF and Google Slides format. Click the drop-down arrow located on the download button to choose the option that suits your needs.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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