PLOTTING A POINT AND

DETERMINING THE COORDINATES

IN A RECTANGULAR COORDINATE
PLANE
 OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:

a. Plot the given points(coordinates) on the
Cartesian coordinate plane
b. Determine the coordinates of the given point in
the Cartesian plane
c. Relate plotting the point in the Cartesian plane
in real-life situation.
•Plotting a point on the Cartesian
plane is somewhat the same
with locating certain object,
establishment, place and etc.
Rene Descartes
– a French philosopher, a mathematician,
and a scientist.
- Invented the Cartesian plane
- He introduced the coordinate system to
show how algebra could be used to solve
geometric problems
- Known as the “Father of Modern
Mathematics”
1. x-coordinate or abscissa
- tells the distance of the point from the
origin measured along the x-axis
2. y- coordinate or ordinate
– tells the distance of the point from the
origin measured along the y-axis.
3. Coordinates of the point
- ordered pair that represents a point
4. The four quadrants of the Cartesian plane
Quadrant I (+ , +)
Quadrant II (- , +)
Quadrant III (- , -)
Quadrant IV (+ , -)
Example :
(2, 1) -------ordered
pair(x,y)
x-coordinate y-coordinate
To plot points in the Cartesian plane:

Determine the quadrant where the point

belongs.
Locate the x-coordinate on the x-axis then
the y-coordinate on the y-axis.
 Put a dot at the point where these lines
intersect.
Example: Plot the following points on the
Cartesian plane with the given coordinates
P(1,4)
L(3,4)
A(4,2)
N(3,0)
E(1,0)
S(0,2)
Group 1-Create a Game. Design a game that could be used to assess
your classmates understanding of Cartesian plane. You may consider
incorporating aspects of games such as snakes and ladder, maze , etc.
Group 2- Create a song or rap. Write a lyric to a catchy song or rap
that could be used to facilitate your classmates’ revision. Be sure to
include the essential vocabulary from the unit and remember that
repetition is a key.
Group 3 – Create a drawing by plotting in each of the four quadrants
of a Cartesian plane. Record the sequence of ordered pairs and have
other students find the hidden image.
Group 4 – Write a story/poem that describes journey across a Cartesian
plane that could be traced/plotted by your classmates. Be sure to
include details such as direction and distance travelled(North, South,
West; 1 block, 2 blocks, 3 blocks )and location with respect to key
points such as the origin, the x and y axis.
Group 5- Create a dance! Choreograph a dance for your classmates..
Make sure that the dance steps is related to our discussion today.
 RUBRIC
CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL

FOCUS(concentrates on the given task)            

TEAMWORK( manifests coordination and            

collaboration )

CLARITY( clearly presents the task)            

TOTAL            

Legend : Rating – Description

5- Execllent
4- Very Impressive
3- Impressive
2- Convincing
1- Beginning Total Score/3=
-How to plot points on the Cartesian
plane?
- How to determine the coordinates of a
given point on the plane?
Evaluation:
Directions: Plot the following points.
P(0,5) O(2,3)
L(4,3) Y(2,1)
N(4,-2) O(0,-1)
M(-4,-2) I(-2,1)
A(-4,3) L(-2,3)
Assignment
Answer Activity 7 entitled “Parts of the
Building” on pages 126-127
Thank You !
And
God Bless