Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Given Coordinate (indicator) (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on understanding and interpreting coordinates on a Cartesian grid. It challenges students to identify the meaning of specific values in given coordinates, determining whether they represent the x-value or the y-value and whether these values are negative or positive. Each problem presents a coordinate point, and the student must decide correctly about the x or y value's significance. This is a fundamental aspect of learning how to navigate and utilize Cartesian coordinate systems effectively.

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Given Coordinate (indicator) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Given Coordinate (indicator) (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Foundations' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_foundations/

1

What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -3

b

y is equal to 3

c

x is equal to 3

d

y is equal to -3

2

What does the value -3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -3

b

x is equal to 3

c

y is equal to -3

d

y is equal to 3

3

What does the value 1 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to -1

b

y is equal to 1

c

x is equal to 1

d

x is equal to -1

4

What does the value 1 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -1

b

x is equal to 1

c

y is equal to 1

d

y is equal to -1

5

What does the value -1 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to -1

b

y is equal to 1

c

y is equal to -1

d

x is equal to 1

6

What does the value 5 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to 5

b

y is equal to -5

c

x is equal to -5

d

y is equal to 5

7

What does the value 3 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to -3

b

x is equal to -3

c

x is equal to 3

d

y is equal to 3