Joining Points on Planes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a mathematical exercise in coordinate graphing and area calculation. It presents students with four sets of ordered pairs, which they are instructed to plot on the Cartesian grids provided. Once plotted, the students must connect the points in sequence to outline geometric figures. The task concludes with a prompt to calculate the area of these figures, reinforcing the connection between geometry and algebra.

The purpose of the worksheet is to develop students’ proficiency in plotting points and understanding the geometric shapes they form. It teaches students to recognize how ordered pairs translate into positions on a graph and how connecting these can create polygons. Through the process of calculating the area, students apply their knowledge of geometry to find the size of the shapes they have graphed. This activity not only practices coordinate graphing skills but also integrates the concept of area, enhancing the students’ overall mathematical competence.