Drawing Polygons in the Coordinate Plane Worksheets, Grade 6 (6.G.A.3) – Free PDF + Answer Key

First page of the drawing polygons in the coordinate plane practice worksheet

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Watch: Coordinate Plane Explained: Plotting Points and Quadrants

Key idea

(x, y) — across, then up or down. Quadrant I is (+, +), II is (−, +), III is (−, −), IV is (+, −). A point with a zero coordinate sits on an axis and is in no quadrant. Connect polygon vertices in the order listed, then back to the first.

Sample problems

Plot (2, 7) and name its quadrant.
Plot (−5, 3) and name its quadrant.
Plot (−2, −6) and name its quadrant.
Plot (4, −1) and name its quadrant.

Common mistakes to watch for

Plotted (5, 3) by reading the pair backwards. Always take x first.
Went right 4 by ignoring the negative, landing in Quadrant I.
Connected the points in a criss-cross order, producing a crossed shape instead of a rectangle.

The answer key explains each one, so you can tell what a wrong answer means.

How to use this set

Teach with the slides (about 15 minutes), or watch the video together.
Practice with the worksheet. Questions climb from fluency to application to reasoning.
Check understanding with the exit ticket, and send the homework home.
Mark with the answer key — each answer shows the steps and the most likely mistake.