Coordinate Graphing: Shaping a Sticky Situation

Abstract

The topic of coordinate graphing is often introduced as an isolated textbook topic for students in the third grade. Children's current fascination with stickers can be incorporated into an inte resting approach to graphing in the middle elementary grade. The following activities were organized to meet the need for experience in graphing skills, as well a to integrate practice in symmetry and the recognition of shape. A sugge ted enrichment activity concern the need for three coordinates to locate points in physical spaces.