In this activity, we will be plotting points on a set of x and y-coordinate axes, joining the points to form the shapes of letters.

 

Remember that the x-coordinate is plotted before the y-coordinate.

 

 

Let's try an example question together.

 

Example

Join (4, 4) to (4, 9)

Join (4, 9) to (6, 9)

Join (6, 9 ) to (6, 7)

Join (6, 7) to (4, 7)

 

Which letter has been drawn?

Answer

 

 

We have drawn the letter P!

 

How do you feel about having a go at this?

 

The important thing is to plot the coordinates first before joining them up, so feel free to draw out a grid on a piece of squared paper before you begin.

 

 

Then, all you need to remember is to plot the position of the x-coordinate first!

 

Good luck!