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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Buried Objects Adventure 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the CBR 2 to gather data and identify "buried" objects. They interpret and analyze graphs of height as a function of time, and use the change in the y-coordinates of an ordered pair to determine the height of an object.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Checking a Solution for a Linear System

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers determining if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of linear equations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...
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Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves them...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Where Should They Hold the Fundraising Party?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn how to create a table of values for a simple linear function and use the table to create a graph on squared paper. They use the graphing calculator to display the ordered pairs and find values of corresponding to values of...
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Graphit

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Rectangular Coordinates

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Descriptions of x- and y-coordinates are presented, followed by an interactive game that demonstrates how to plot points on the coordinate plane. Examples and exercises are provided for practice.
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Graphic
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Graphing Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University provides a brief lesson on graphing equations by plotting ordered pairs.
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Lesson Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: Plot Four: Positive and Negative Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Plotting points is usually an interesting activity for learners. Make it even more interesting and engaging using this game.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Linear Regression: Wing Span/height

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take measurements of individual's wing span and height and create a coordinate graph. The activity should include at least three different grade levels. Students submit an equation through "Activity Center" and the class...
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eBook
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Get independent practice identifying points, graphing points and equations on the coordinate plane. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
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Activity
Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polar Coordinates

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a tutorial for Polar Coordinates. After actively involving in the site, students should be able to convert from rectangular coordinates to polar and from polar to rectangular. Students will also be able to plot points...
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Graphic
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformation Tease

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.
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Graphic
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Cartesian Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This one page website lets you practice plotting points on the coordinate grid. See if you can find the missing coordinates to complete the shapes. When you are finished the solutions are only a click away.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Coordinate Tan

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter the World of Tan. The solutions to these challenges are located right on the website.
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Website
Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: A Description of the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A quick description of the coordinate plane is a great preview for students preparing for a unit on graphing.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra 2: Definition of Inverse Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introductory look at the definition of an inverse function, the notation used for inverse functions, and tests used to determine whether a function will have an inverse. Several examples are provided for the student to scroll through...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Solutions to 2 Variable Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Determine which ordered pairs are solutions to equations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of locating points on the coordinate plane. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Coordinates

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
Students learn about the concept of graphing coordinates on the coordinate plane by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Comparing Exponential, Quadratic, and Linear Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
Analyze the numerical and graphical representations of functions. This interactive exercise focuses comparing linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and their graphical representations after completing a table to calculate ordered...
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Interactive
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

Red Escolar: Figuras Escondidas

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice graphing by playing a game in the Cartesian coordinates plane.
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Interactive
Other

Interactive Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site allows you to practice several algebraic concepts, including solving equations, factoring, and graphing. Problems are randomly generated and allow unlimited practice. Each link contains buttons that allow you to get...
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Rectangular Coordinates

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The parts of the coordinate plane are described and plotting ordered pairs is demonstrated with several examples. The four quadrants of the coordinate plane are also defined.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Straight Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore straight lines, graphing lines and applying the formula for graphing linear equations.