Mathematics·Algebra·procedural
Coordinates (age 11+)
Plot and read coordinates in all four quadrants of the Cartesian plane, using positive and negative x- and y-values to describe positions precisely
Suggested ages 11–12
Evidence of understanding
- Plot points with negative coordinates accurately in all four quadrants
- Identify the quadrant a point belongs to from its coordinate signs
- Read coordinates from a graph including fractional and negative values
Assessment prompt
Can Coordinates (age 11+) plot a point like (−3, 4) correctly on a coordinate grid and read the coordinates of points in all four quadrants, including negative numbers?
Standards alignment
6.NS.6cUS · ccss-math
Find and Position Integers and Rational Numbers
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 6
KS3.Maths.Alg.8GB · uk-nc-2013
Coordinates in All Four Quadrants
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3