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Part of Coordinates — GCSE Mathematics

This exam tips covers Exam Tips within Coordinates for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Coordinates in Graphs for GCSE Mathematics with 10 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 7 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 6 of 7

Practice

10 questions

Recall

20 flashcards

💡 Exam Tips

  • Remember the order: Coordinates are always (x, y) - "across then up"
  • Check quadrants: Use signs to verify your plotted points are in the correct quadrant
  • Use graph paper: When drawing coordinate grids, make sure scales are equal
  • Label your axes: Always mark x and y axes clearly
  • Show working: For distance and midpoint calculations, substitute values clearly

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Coordinates. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Key MethodsWorked ExamplesTreasure Hunt with CoordinatesEssential Coordinate Facts

Practice Questions for Coordinates

Which point has coordinates (–3, 5)?

  • A. 3 units right, 5 units up
  • B. 3 units left, 5 units up
  • C. 5 units left, 3 units up
  • D. 3 units left, 5 units down
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A triangle has vertices at P(−1, 2), Q(3, 5) and R(7, 2). Show that the triangle is isosceles.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

Which axis is vertical?
The y-axis is the vertical axis (runs up and down).
What are coordinates?
A pair of numbers (x, y) that describe the exact position of a point on a coordinate plane.

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