This math topic involves practicing with Cartesian grids, focusing on finding the direction from a given vector expressed as an (x, y) coordinate change. Students are required to determine the directional movement on the Cartesian plane corresponding to these vector changes, identifying whether the movement should be to the right or left (x-axis) and up or down (y-axis). Each problem presents multiple choices for the students to select the correct directional instruction based on the vector provided. This set of problems is suitable for learners looking to enhance their understanding of Cartesian coordinates and vector directions.
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Practice:
Direction from a Vector (Angle)
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Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be
(3,3)
Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Angle) Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Angle) (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Basics - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_practice/ |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (5,5) |
| Left 5, Up 5 |
| Right 5, Down 5 |
| Right 5, Up 5 |
| Right 5, Up 6 |
| Right 6, Up 5 |
| Right 4, Up 5 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (1,2) |
| Right 2, Down 1 |
| Right 1, Up 2 |
| Right 2, Up 2 |
| Up 2 |
| Right 1, Up 1 |
| Right 1, Up 3 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (3,1) |
| Right 1, Down 3 |
| Right 3, Up 1 |
| Right 3 |
| Right 1, Up 3 |
| Left 3, Up 1 |
| Left 1, Up 3 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (3,3) |
| Right 3, Down 3 |
| Right 4, Up 3 |
| Right 3, Up 2 |
| Left 3, Up 3 |
| Right 2, Up 3 |
| Right 3, Up 3 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (1,1) |
| Right 2, Up 1 |
| Right 1, Down 1 |
| Right 1, Up 1 |
| Right 1, Up 2 |
| Right 1 |
| Up 1 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (5,2) |
| Right 5, Up 2 |
| Right 5, Up 1 |
| Right 5, Up 3 |
| Right 5, Down 2 |
| Right 2, Down 5 |
| Left 5, Up 2 |
| Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be |
| (1,3) |
| Right 1, Down 3 |
| Up 3 |
| Left 3, Up 1 |
| Right 1, Up 3 |
| Right 3, Up 1 |
| Right 1, Up 4 |