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Graph a Picture on Cartesian Coordinates
Find out what picture is hidden in this graph and work on coordinate graphing with this worksheet! Learners plot 66 ordered pair points on a Cartesian graph, then connect the dots to make a picture. This would work as an in-class...
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Polar and Cartesian Coordinates
The class has a brief review of polar and Cartesian coordinates. Then they get to play battleship and discover polar coordinates in more depth. They get a lot of practice converting from polar to Cartesian coordinate points and vice...
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Worksheet 20 - Derivatives
In this derivative worksheet, students solve functions, sketch the direction of the rate of change, and describe functions using polar coordinates. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Distances Between Stars
In this distance between stars worksheet, students use the 3-dimensional distance formula and Cartesian coordinates to find the distances of 10 given stars from the sun. They also determine which constellation each star belongs to and...
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Where Are We?
Students use Cartesian coordinates or degrees of latitude and longitude to locate important locations within their specific countries. They Use a grid to apply the concept of latitude and longitude, or positive and negative Cartesian...
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Algebra: Co-ordinates
Students use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson plan students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
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Study the Graph
For this graph worksheet, students study colored shapes plotted on a Cartesian coordinate plane. Students identify the "right" and "left" coordinates for each shape. The page should be duplicated in color.
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Cartesian Coordinate System
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...
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Cartesian Coordinates
In this Cartesian coordinates learning exercise, 11th graders solve and complete 4 different multiple choice problems. First, they express each of the Cartesian coordinates provided as polar coordinates. Then, students find the Cartesian...
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Games, Grids, and Graphs
In this math activity, learners look for the relationships between ordered pairs. They find the missing values and plot them on the x and y axis.
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Integer Invaders
In this math worksheet, students practice plotting ordered pairs that are marked as alien ships. The instructions for the game are on page 1.
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Polar And Cartesian Coordinates
Students engage in a lesson that is about the study of Cartesian and Polar Coordinates. They play a game of Battleship to create the context for the lesson. The examples in the lesson can be used as a guide for the students or the teacher.
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Lesson #163 Conversion Between Polar and Cartesian Coordinates
Students are shown the conversion formula. In this conversion between polar and cartesian coordinates lesson, students are presented with a formula for converting between two types of coordinates. Two examples are included in the lesson....
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TAKS 5th Grade Daily Upkeep 10
For this mathematics worksheet, students practice finding the coordinates found in the Cartesian graphing style for the three problems.
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TAKS 5th Grade Daily Upkeep 11
In this prealgebra worksheet, 5th graders find the appropriate Cartesian coordinates used to answer the three multiple choice questions.
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A Message in a Bottle
Learners investigate the motion of water currents by mapping the possible movement of messages cast into the ocean in bottles.They accurately plot the appearance of bottles on a world map and illustrate the flow of an ocean current...
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Cartesian Baseball
Learners examine the characteristics of a Cartesian coordinate system. They use the game of baseball to help reinforce the topic. They develop a coordinate system for the desks in their classroom.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Parabola
This is an excellent site on parabolas. Examples and formulas are given.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Graph Points
This resource allows users to test their knowledge about graph points.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Maths Online
This site consists of interactive lessons on a multitude of math topics including sets, drawing plane and coordinate system, variables, equations, and functions. You may also view this Vienna University site in German.
Math2
Math2: Circles
This site has many useful formulas and examples relating to circles, including related definitions, circumference of a circle, area of a circle, length of a circular arc, area of a circular sector, equation of a circle in cartesian...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Cartesian Coordinates
This MathWorld page discusses Cartesian coordinates and the Cartesian coordinate system. Includes somewhat advanced and complicated information!
University of Vienna (Austria)
Maths Online: Drawing Plane and Coordinate System
Interact with these Applets on the Cartesian coordinates, the Coordinate system, the Polar coordinates, and the Oblique coordinates.
Other
Massey University: Maths First: Graphing Ordered Pairs
The interactive tutorial and examples explore how to plot points. Topics include quadrants, Cartesian coordinates, and ordered pairs.