The Coordinate Plane
Grade 5 · Math · Coordinate Graphing · Quebec, Canada
Lesson Summary
Learn the parts of a coordinate plane, including the x-axis, y-axis, and origin.
Explanation
A coordinate plane is made of two number lines that cross at a point called the origin. The horizontal line is the x-axis and the vertical line is the y-axis. Together they create a grid where you can locate any point using two numbers. The origin is at (0, 0) and is the starting point for finding every other location on the plane.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is the origin on a coordinate plane?
Answer: The origin is the point (0, 0) where the x-axis and y-axis cross each other.
Q2: Which axis runs left to right?
Answer: The x-axis runs left to right (horizontally).
Q3: Which axis runs up and down?
Answer: The y-axis runs up and down (vertically).
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The Coordinate Plane is taught in Grade 5 as part of the Math curriculum in Quebec, Canada.
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