TheCoordinatePlane

Grade 5Coordinates

Graph points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane to represent real-world and mathematical situations.

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1Understanding
the Coordinate Plane

  • The coordinate plane has two number lines that meet at a point called the origin (0, 0).
  • A point is written as an ordered pair (x, y).
  • In the first quadrant, both x and y are positive.
0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy (1, 2) (3, 4)

2Plotting Points

To plot a point (x, y):

  1. Start at the origin (0, 0).
  2. Move x units to the right.
  3. Move y units up.
  4. Plot the point.
0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy (1, 1) (2, 5) (4, 3)

3Reading Points

Write the coordinates of each point.

0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy A B C D

4Real-World Situation

The map shows some places in a park. Use the graph to answer the questions.

0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy 🌳 Tree 💧 Pond 🪑 Bench 🛝 Playground

⭐ Try it yourself!

Select a point, then click or tap its position on the grid.

0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy

Write the coordinates of each point.

0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 xy A B C D