Coordinate Plane Project
This project will assess your ability to plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, in a creative & fun way!
PROJECT PARAMETERS:
● We will start by reviewing ordered pairs, the four quadrants on a coordinate plane,
and how to properly write an ordered pair, (x,y).
● After this review, we will have a class example of how to create an image using a set
of ordered pairs. Do your best on this class example, as it contributes to your grade
on this project. (See rubric)
● You will then create your own picture on graph paper, using all four quadrants and
at least three sets of points. This image must be a creative picture and not basic
geometric figures. To accompany your picture, you will type a clear list of ordered
pairs.
● After your picture is created, you will test your list of ordered pairs by exchanging
your list with a class partner and determining if your peer is able to create your
desired image.
● This project counts as a quiz grade in class and will be graded with the attached
rubric.
● When you turn in your project, you must have a packet, stapled in this order:
o Rubric with name, period, and partner’s name
o Class example of the apple on graph paper
o List of coordinates for your picture
o Graph of picture
o Picture your partner graphed
Name:______________________________________________________
Period:_____________
Partner’s Name:______________________________________________(person who tested your graph)
CREATING YOUR OWN COORDINATE GRAPHING PICTURE:
Due by:
CLASS PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Poor (1 pt)
Good (3 pts)
Great! (5 pts)
The image has 4 or more
errors.
The image has 1-3 errors, but is
mostly accurate.
The image of the apple is clear
and following all of the ordered
pairs on the assignment sheet.
The image is lacking in quality
and is not neat in presentation.
Overall, the image appears
neat, but the lines are not
straight and there is room for
improvement.
The image is neat, complete
with straight lines.
The desired image is basic and
not creative or clear.
The image is clear, but lacks
creativity or uses only basic
geometric shapes.
The desired image is clear and
creative and avoids using only
basic geometric shapes.
The set of ordered pairs that
accompanies the student
project is not neat and not all
of the points follow the correct
form (x,y)
The set of ordered pairs that
accompanies the student
project is slightly sloppy and/or
not all of the points follow the
correct form (x,y)
The set of ordered pairs that
accompanies the student
project is typed neatly and
follows the correct form (x,y)
The list of ordered pairs uses
only one quadrant on the
coordinate plane.
The list of ordered pairs uses
two quadrants on the
coordinate plane.
The list of ordered pairs uses all
four quadrants on the
coordinate plane.
The student has only one set of
points.
The student has two separate
groups of points.
The student has three separate
groups of points.
When exchanging your drawing
with a classmate, your peer was
unable to create the desired
image. If there were graphing
issues, the problems were not
addressed collaboratively.
When exchanging your drawing
with a classmate, your peer was
able to recreate your image, but
experienced some difficulty. If
there were graphing issues,
some problems were
addressed.
When exchanging your drawing
with a classmate, your peer
was able to easily follow your
points and create the desired
image. If there were graphing
issues, problems were
collaboratively discussed.
Image
CLASS PRACTICE EXAMPLE:
Work Quality
STUDENT PICTURE PROJECT:
Picture Presentation
STUDENT PICTURE PROJECT:
Set of ordered pairs to
accompany image
STUDENT PICTURE PROJECT:
Use of ordered pairs within the
picture
STUDENT PICTURE PROJECT:
Groups of ordered pairs
STUDENT PICTURE PROJECT:
Partner Picture
Extra Credit (+5) if the class practice example your final image has color:
Total Points Available: 35 points
Total Points Earned:__________