This 10-question multiple-choice quiz checks coordinate plane skills from Common Core 6.NS.C.6, 6.NS.C.8, and 6.G.A.3. Choose one answer for each question. The explanation after each question shows the right reasoning and the usual sign mistake.
Grade 6Common Core: 6.NS.C.6b · 6.NS.C.6c · 6.NS.C.8 · 6.G.A.3
🎯 The Coordinate Plane – Grade 6 math quiz
Question 1
In which quadrant is the point \((-3, 5)\)?The point (\(-3, 5\)).
A
Quadrant II
B
Quadrant I
C
Quadrant III
D
Quadrant IV
Question 2
Which point lies on the x-axis?
A
\((0, 4)\)
B
\((4, 0)\)
C
\((3, 3)\)
D
\((-2, -2)\)
Question 3
How do you plot the point \((-2, 6)\) starting at the origin?
A
Right 2, then up 6
B
Left 6, then up 2
C
Up 2, then left 6
D
Left 2, then up 6
Question 4
What are the coordinates of the reflection of \((4, -7)\) across the x-axis?The point (\(4, -7\)).
A
\((-4, -7)\)
B
\((-4, 7)\)
C
\((7, -4)\)
D
\((4, 7)\)
Question 5
What are the coordinates of the reflection of \((-3, 8)\) across the y-axis?
A
\((-3, -8)\)
B
\((3, -8)\)
C
\((3, 8)\)
D
\((8, -3)\)
Question 6
What is the distance between \((-6, 2)\) and \((5, 2)\)?Two points with the same y-coordinate.
A
1 unit
B
7 units
C
11 units
D
13 units
Question 7
What is the distance between \((3, -9)\) and \((3, -4)\)?
A
5 units
B
13 units
C
12 units
D
7 units
Question 8
A rectangle has vertices \((-2, 1)\), \((4, 1)\), \((4, -3)\), and \((-2, -3)\). What is its perimeter?The rectangle.
A
10 units
B
20 units
C
24 units
D
14 units
Question 9
A point is reflected across the y-axis and lands at \((-5, -5)\). What were its original coordinates?
A
\((-5, 5)\)
B
\((5, 5)\)
C
\((-5, -5)\)
D
\((5, -5)\)
Question 10
In which quadrant are both coordinates negative?
A
Quadrant I
B
Quadrant II
C
Quadrant III
D
Quadrant IV
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Remember:
- An ordered pair \((x, y)\) gives the horizontal move first and the vertical move second.
- The signs of the coordinates tell the quadrant: Quadrant I is \((+, +)\) and Quadrant III is \((-, -)\).
- Reflecting across the x-axis changes the sign of y; across the y-axis it changes the sign of x.
- For points with the same x or y, add absolute values on opposite sides of 0 and subtract on the same side.
- A polygon is drawn by plotting its vertices and connecting them in order.
See every chapter on the Grade 6 math page.