Coordinates in the Four Quadrants

In this lesson, learners will be able to read and write coordinates in the first quadrant; coordinates in all four quadrants; and read and plot specified points.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will:

  1. read and write coordinates in the first quadrant;
  2. coordinates in all four quadrants;
  3. and read and plot specified points.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 6 Geometry – position and direction

  • describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all 4 quadrants)
  • draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane, and reflect them in the axes
Last updated on: February 27, 2026

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