Coordinate Geometry
Introduction to the Cartesian plane and the concepts of coordinates. Students practice plotting points given their x and y coordinates.
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Introduction to the Cartesian plane and the concepts of coordinates. Students practice plotting points given their x and y coordinates.
Key Questions
- How is the Cartesian coordinate system structured?
- How do we locate a point in a plane?
- What are quadrants?
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