Let's Plot Points Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will understand and be able to correctly solve problems using coordinate geometry to describe spatial relationships. They will specify locations using common language and geometric vocabulary, using coordinate systems to specific locations while finding the distance between points along horizontal and vertical lines of the coordinate system.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      math Roles      Family, Worker Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       3, 4, 5, 6 Time Frame       Several classes. This concept must be reinforced repeatedly over many sessions. Technology Integration Coordinate Grid Paper Coordinate Grid Paper Coordinate Grid Paper Dinosaur Picture Cat Picture Ice Cream Sundae Picture Coordinate Grid Pictures Equation Maker The Math Worksheet Site online math worksheet generator-subscription needed

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent The activities help the students learn and practice plotting points. Contextual Students discuss potential uses in their lives for knowledge of coordinate grids, such as maps and navigation. Building Expertise Students can relate their understanding of ordered pairs to algebraic equations.

Lesson Designer Paula Mullet OLRC Math Consultant prmullet@att.net

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