Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Y Coordinate (no indicator) (Level 4)

This math topic focuses on interpreting the meaning of coordinates on the Cartesian grid, specifically the Y coordinates. Various questions prompt students to determine what specific values of Y coordinates represent in given points, like whether a numeric value represents a Y coordinate or an X coordinate, and if it signifies a positive or negative position on the axis. These problems appear to be foundational in helping students understand grid plotting and graphs, aiming to enhance their spatial reasoning and analytical skills in the context of Cartesian coordinates.

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Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Y Coordinate (no indicator) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Meaning of Y Coordinate (no indicator) (Level 4)'. 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

y is equal to 3

b

x is equal to 3

c

x is equal to -3

d

y is equal to -3

2

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

3

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

a

x is equal to -1

b

y is equal to -1

c

x is equal to 1

d

y is equal to 1

4

What does the value 2 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

x is equal to 2

b

x is equal to -2

c

y is equal to -2

d

y is equal to 2

5

What does the value -2 in the point's coordinate mean?

a

y is equal to 2

b

y is equal to -2

c

x is equal to -2

d

x is equal to 2

6

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

7

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