Coordinate Graphing Flashcards

Grade 5 · Math · Flashcards

Review key terms and practice identifying points on the coordinate plane.

Flashcards

Coordinate plane: A grid formed by a horizontal x-axis and vertical y-axis used to locate points.
Ordered pair: A pair of numbers (x, y) that gives the location of a point on the coordinate plane.
Origin: The point (0, 0) where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.
x-axis: The horizontal number line on the coordinate plane.
y-axis: The vertical number line on the coordinate plane.
How to plot (3, 7): Start at origin, move 3 units right (x), then 7 units up (y).
What does a point on the x-axis look like?: It has a y-coordinate of 0, e.g., (5, 0).
What does a point on the y-axis look like?: It has an x-coordinate of 0, e.g., (0, 4).
In (x, y), which direction does x control?: Horizontal movement (left-right). Larger x = farther right.
In (x, y), which direction does y control?: Vertical movement (up-down). Larger y = farther up.