Year Level:

Year 5/6
This lesson: Cartesian Planes- Draw a Picture and Plot
the Coordinates.
Achievement Standard (AC)
Year 5
By the end of Year 5, students solve simple problems involving the four operations
using a range of strategies. They check the reasonableness of answers using esti-
mation and rounding. Students identify and describe factors and multiples. They
identify and explain strategies for finding unknown quantities in number sentences
involving the four operations. They explain plans for simple budgets. Students con-
nect three-dimensional objects with their two-dimensional representations. They de-
scribe transformations of two-dimensional shapes and identify line and rotational
symmetry. Students interpret different data sets.
Students order decimals and unit fractions and locate them on number lines. They
add and subtract fractions with the same denominator. Students continue patterns
by adding and subtracting fractions and decimals. They use appropriate units of
measurement for length, area, volume, capacity and mass, and calculate perimeter
and area of rectangles. They convert between 12- and 24-hour time. Students use a
grid reference system to locate landmarks. They measure and construct different
angles. Students list outcomes of chance experiments with equally likely outcomes
and assign probabilities between 0 and 1. Students pose questions to gather data,
and construct data displays appropriate for the data.

Year 6
By the end of Year 6, students recognise the properties of prime, composite, square
and triangular numbers. They describe the use of integers in everyday contexts.
They solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers. Students con-
nect fractions, decimals and percentages as different representations of the same
number. They solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of related frac-
tions. Students make connections between the powers of 10 and the multiplication
and division of decimals. They describe rules used in sequences involving whole
numbers, fractions and decimals. Students connect decimal representations to the
metric system and choose appropriate units of measurement to perform a calcula-
tion. They make connections between capacity and volume. They solve problems in-
volving length and area. They interpret timetables. Students describe combinations
of transformations. They solve problems using the properties of angles. Students
compare observed and expected frequencies. They interpret and compare a variety
of data displays including those displays for two categorical variables. They inter-
pret secondary data displayed in the media.
Students locate fractions and integers on a number line. They calculate a simple
fraction of a quantity. They add, subtract and multiply decimals and divide decimals
where the result is rational. Students calculate common percentage discounts on
sale items. They write correct number sentences using brackets and order of opera-
tions. Students locate an ordered pair in any one of the four quadrants on the Carte-
sian plane. They construct simple prisms and pyramids. Students describe probabili-
ties using simple fractions, decimals and percentages.

Content Descriptions (AC)

 · Introduce the Cartesian coordinate system using all four quadrants (ACMMG143)

Success Criteria

1. I can identify the x and y axes of a Cartesian coordinate system.

2. I can plot points on a Cartesian coordinate system.
3. I can describe the location of a point on a Cartesian plane using its coordinates.
4. I can identify the four quadrants on a Cartesian plane.
5. I can recognise the positive and negative directions for the x and y axes.
6. I can understand that the Cartesian plane provides a graphical or visual way of describing loca-
tion.
7. I can create my own sets of coordinates and plot them on a Cartesian plane.
8. I can exchange sets of coordinates with a partner and describe the location of the points using
coordinates.

Objectives/ Intended Learning

• Students will draw a picture on a cartesian plane and write down the coordinates for another student to
plot.

Skills:
• Understand the concept of plotting coordinates on the Cartesian plane.
• Identify X & Y axes.
• To be able to accurately plot and read coordinates on the Cartesian plane.
• Students will be able to identify and label the four quadrants of a Cartesian plane.
• Students will be able to plot points on a Cartesian plane using coordinates.
• Students will be able to identify the x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a point on a Cartesian plane.

Knowledge:

• Students will understand the concept of the Cartesian plane and be able to identify its key features, in-
cluding the x-axis, y-axis, and point of origin.
• Students will be able to plot points on the Cartesian plane, including those with positive and negative
coordinates, and label them correctly.

Assessment:
A formative assessment will be conducted through observations during the activity.
As well as how well each student performs in the activity.

Materials / Resources:

• Cartesian Planes
• Grid paper
Lesson Process:

Introduction 5 minutes

1. Re-introduce the Cartesian plane and its key features. Explain the point of origin (0,0). Focus on
where the X and Y coordinates have a zero value for example (X,Y): (0,1) (0,2), (0,3), (0,4), (0,-1) (0,-
2), (0,-3) etc. Explain for the Y axis (1,0), (2,0) (3,0) (-1,0) (-2,0) (-3,0) etc.
2. Explain the task for todays lesson.

Activity (35-40 minutes):

• Students independently draw a picture of their choice on a Cartesian plane. They need to write down
the coordinates of each of the points. The must include a coordinate which has a zero value for the X
and Y axis.
• Depending on how quickly students complete the task the will have the opportunity to share their pic-
ture and coordinates with other students. Not all students will complete this task at the same time, shar-
ing may be left to the another lesson for those students.
• Reflection (5- minutes):
• Encourage students to discuss any challenges they faced during the activity and address any confusion
or questions that students may have.
• Have the students write at least one fact about the Cartesian plane in their workbooks. For example the
Cartesian planes have X and Y values. And /or their are four quadrants where the value of the numbers
are ++, -,+, -,-, and, +,-. .

Focus Questions

• Why does the X-axis in a coordinate like (0,1) have a zero value?
• Why does the Y- axis in a coordinate like (1,0) have a zero value?
Differentiation:

• Grid paper will be given to all students to help with differentiation. This will allow
students to familiarise themselves with this concept. The printed Cartesian plane
will be used as a template/ reference for when they draw their own Cartesian
Planes in their workbooks. Giving the students a prepared Cartesian plane will also
save time and allow them to focus on the activity.
• Students that need extra help will be grouped and work with the teacher in the
back room if necessary. Model and explain that using their ruler and counting the
grid lines with their finger will help them to locate the correct points. Remind them
to locate X value on the horizontal axis first before locating the Y value. (X comes
before Y)
• More difficult animals, shapes and objects to plot will be given to those students
that finish early and are willing to challenge themselves.
• Worksheets will also be provided if necessary.

Teacher reflection: