Directions on a Coordinate Graph

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to teach students about coordinate graphing and understanding directions on a Cartesian plane. It provides a list of starting points, each labeled with a letter from A to F, along with corresponding directions for movement from each start point. Students are instructed to plot the ordered pairs on the grid provided and then apply the directions to find the end point, recording the final coordinates for each. The directions involve movements such as “units right” and “units up,” requiring students to navigate the grid both horizontally and vertically.

The worksheet’s goal is to enhance students’ skills in plotting points and navigating a coordinate plane using directional language. It teaches them how to translate instructions into spatial movements, reinforcing their understanding of the x (horizontal) and y (vertical) axes. The exercise also helps students practice the concept of ordered pairs and the effects of adding or subtracting values to these coordinates. Additionally, this activity aids in developing a practical sense of direction and distance within the context of a mathematical graph.