5th grade coordinate plane videos
Quick answer
In 5th grade (ages 10–11), children learn the x-axis, y-axis and origin, then plot and read ordered pairs in the first quadrant and graph number patterns. Start with Math with Mr. J's "Introduction to Coordinate Planes", then Khan Academy and the Numberock song. Play all on repeat, or loop one plotting example.
Videos in this playlist
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Introduction to Coordinate Planes + Vocabulary | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 2
X-Axis and Y-Axis | The Coordinate Plane | What are the X and Y-Axes? | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 3
How to Plot Points on a Coordinate Plane (Quadrant 1) | Positive Coordinates | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 4
Plotting Points Explained | Coordinate Plane | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 5
Finding the Coordinates of a Point on a Coordinate Plane | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 6
Coordinate plane: graphing points | Geometry | 5th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 7
Algebra Basics: Graphing On The Coordinate Plane - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 8
Plotting Points of a Graph with Fractions!Mashup MathPlay from here Loop - 9
Number patterns: visualizing sequence relationships | Algebric thinking | 5th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 10
Patterns and Relationships | 5.OA.3 | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 11
Patterns and Relationships | 5.OA.3 | 5th Grade Math (Part 2)Math with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 12
Patterns and Relationships | 5.OA.3 | 5th Grade Math (Mastery Check)Math with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 13
Coordinate Plane and Ordered Pairs Song | 1st QuadrantNumberockPlay from here Loop
What does this coordinate plane unit cover?
It introduces the axes, the origin and ordered pairs, then plotting and naming points in the first quadrant and graphing pairs from two number patterns. By the end a child should plot (3, 5) by moving across then up, and read a point from a graph.
How does RepeatWatch help with plotting points?
Put an A–B loop around one plotting example and have your child plot along on graph paper. Slow it to 0.75× to follow the across-then-up movement, save the vocabulary and practice parts on keys 1–9, and use Repeat one on the Numberock song.
Frequently asked questions
What grade learns the coordinate plane?
In the US, the first quadrant of the coordinate plane is usually taught in 5th grade (ages 10–11), and all four quadrants with negative numbers come in 6th grade. A few videos here preview all four. Grade levels vary by country and school.
How can kids remember which number comes first?
The x-coordinate comes first, so you move across before you move up. Many teachers say "walk before you climb" or "along the hall, then up the stairs". Loop the plotting part of a lesson and say the rule aloud each time.