Run and jump to remember how to plot ordered pairs
Many students get confused when they have to plot ordered pairs on a graph. “Run and jump” helps them remember that the first number is x and the second is y. Teach your students to mutter “run and jump” as they first slide their pencil to the x, then slide to y.
Don’t get discouraged if your little scholars don’t quite master “run and jump” after the first lesson. The simple catchphrase should be enough to get most kids back on track, even if it’s been a while since the class plotted ordered pairs. Your heart will warm when you hear your students reminding each other to “run and jump.” Teacher intervention is rarely necessary once kids know the trick.
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