Support · Stage 5 · Linear relationships A

Support Use the interval between 2 points as the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle on the Cartesian plane and apply Pythagoras’ theorem to determine the length of the interval joining the 2 points

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Prerequisite dot points

Explain that there are an infinite number of ordered pairs that satisfy a given linear relationship by extending a line joining a set of points on the Cartesian plane

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Identify and record the coordinates of given points on the Cartesian plane, including those with coordinates that are not whole numbers

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  • Interactive toolStarterDrill
    Mathsisfun: Cartesian coordinates
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Drag a point to read coordinates in all 4 quadrants.
  • Corbettmaths practice questions: Coordinates
    Corbettmaths · Web page · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on coordinates for drill or a quick check.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Coordinate plane word problems
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on coordinate plane word problems; good for drill or homework.
  • VideoStarter
    Corbettmaths video: Coordinates
    Corbettmaths · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Short worked-example video on coordinates to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.

Plot and label points on the Cartesian plane of given coordinates, including those with coordinates that are not whole numbers

Stage 4 · Linear relationships Draft mapping