To plot points on a coordinate grid, you need to understand how the numbers in the parentheses $(x, y)$ tell you where to go.
* The
first number is the
x-coordinate. It tells you how far to move left or right from the center (the origin).
* Positive numbers mean move
Right.
* Negative numbers mean move
Left.
* The
second number is the
y-coordinate. It tells you how far to move up or down.
* Positive numbers mean move
Up.
* Negative numbers mean move
Down.
Here is the step-by-step location for each point listed in your worksheet:
1.
A = (-4, 2)
* Start at the center.
* Move
4 units Left.
* Move
2 units Up.
* Mark the point.
2.
B = (4, -2)
* Start at the center.
* Move
4 units Right.
* Move
2 units Down.
* Mark the point.
3.
C = (-5, 5)
* Start at the center.
* Move
5 units Left.
* Move
5 units Up.
* Mark the point.
4.
D = (-2, 5)
* Start at the center.
* Move
2 units Left.
* Move
5 units Up.
* Mark the point.
5.
E = (-3, -4)
* Start at the center.
* Move
3 units Left.
* Move
4 units Down.
* Mark the point.
6.
F = (5, -2)
* Start at the center.
* Move
5 units Right.
* Move
2 units Down.
* Mark the point.
7.
G = (-3, -5)
* Start at the center.
* Move
3 units Left.
* Move
5 units Down.
* Mark the point.
8.
H = (0, -4)
* Start at the center.
* The x-coordinate is 0, so do not move left or right. Stay on the vertical line.
* Move
4 units Down.
* Mark the point.
9.
I = (1, -4)
* Start at the center.
* Move
1 unit Right.
* Move
4 units Down.
* Mark the point.
10.
J = (-2, 1)
* Start at the center.
* Move
2 units Left.
* Move
1 unit Up.
* Mark the point.
11.
K = (-4, -4)
* Start at the center.
* Move
4 units Left.
* Move
4 units Down.
* Mark the point.
12.
L = (-1, 2)
* Start at the center.
* Move
1 unit Left.
* Move
2 units Up.
* Mark the point.
Final Answer:
The task requires plotting the following coordinates on the grid:
A(-4, 2), B(4, -2), C(-5, 5), D(-2, 5), E(-3, -4), F(5, -2), G(-3, -5), H(0, -4), I(1, -4), J(-2, 1), K(-4, -4), L(-1, 2).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4 quadrant grid worksheet.