The Cartesian Coordinate System
Students understand and use the Cartesian coordinate system to locate and plot points in all four quadrants.
Key Questions
- How do ordered pairs (x, y) help us precisely locate points on a plane?
- Differentiate between the x-axis and the y-axis and their roles.
- Design a treasure hunt using Cartesian coordinates.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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