Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Plotting coordinates

In an engaging and practical activity from Max Maths for Year 6 students, the task at hand involves working with a coordinate grid to develop their understanding of plotting points. The exercise begins with a simple grid that displays both positive and negative values along the x and y-axes. Students are prompted to write down the coordinates of six labelled points, A through F, each represented by a specific position on the grid. This foundational step requires students to observe and record the exact numerical location of each point, enhancing their familiarity with the coordinate system.

Following the initial task, the students are asked to replicate the grid and plot a new set of given coordinates. They must carefully place each point on the grid according to its x (horizontal) and y (vertical) values. Once all points are plotted, the students are instructed to connect them in the specified order. This activity culminates in the creation of a shape, which students are then asked to identify. This hands-on approach not only solidifies the students' skills in plotting coordinates but also allows them to explore the relationship between individual points and the geometric shapes they can form. For further practice and reinforcement, students are directed to workbook pages 108 to 111.