Before the fun plotting practice can begin it is important to understand the number lines that make up the x and y axes. Every point on a coordinate grid has a unique set of 2 coordinates to identify its location. This unique set of coordinates is made up of an x-coordinate, which identifies the point's position horizontally, and the y-coordinate, which identifies its position vertically on the grid. It is a way of mathematically mapping positions on the 2-dimensional plane. For more, see the "Plotting Basics" page.

This website is designed for intermediate and middle school students, parents and teachers-

• to understand the cartesian plane or coordinate grid
• to consistently plot x/y coordinates accurately
• to provide teachers strategies that promote successful
  plotting of coordinates in all four quadrants for all students
• and to provide fun, cross-curricular activities that provide
  needed practice of this skill throughout the year.

NOTE:

This site began as a resource for plotting ordered pairs in all four quadrants, but I'm excited to say is currently expanding to include CoordinArt plotting practice that is limited to Quadrant I!