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Plotter the Penguin

Grade:
3-5, 6-8
Standards:
AlgebraGeometry
Math Content:
Algebra, Geometry

Learn how to use coordinates with Plotter the Penguin.

The Plotter Penguin game, ©2007 The University of Kansas, was developed by ALTEC at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning.

Modes

  1. Easy
  2. Medium
  3. Hard

Optional

Story Mode will provide tasks in conjunction with a plot.

Games of Play

  1. Story Mode
  2. Coordinates
  3. Adding to X and Y
  4. Rise and Run
  5. Slope
  6. Enemy Boss

How to Use

After selecting a mode and game of play (story line is optional), instructions will be given for how to play.

Choose either the Story Mode or a specific mode to explore plotting on the coordinate plane. As you get better, try to move from the easiest mode to the hardest.