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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Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Understand, interpret, and work with pictures, numbers, and symbolic information. Students use data (ordered pairs) to graph pictures and shapes Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts and procedures to figure out how to answer a question, solve a problem, make a prediction, or carry out a task that has a mathematical dimension Students relate knowledge of ordered pairs to identify missing points in a shape and transformations of shapes Define and select data to be used in solving the problem Students identify what points to select in the picture Determine the degree of precision required by the situation Students will recognize that the points must be plotted accurately to create an accurate picture or translation Solve problem using appropriate quantitative procedures and verify the results are reasonable Students will evaluate the picture created for correctness Communicate results using a variety of mathematical representations, including graphs, charts, tables, and algebraic models Students will explain how to plot a points in a variety of situations

Purposeful, Transparent, 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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