Guiding the Point

Guiding the Point is a Grade 5 coordinate-plane game that combines plotting ordered pairs with directional movement. Students create a starting point from red and black cards, then use a spinner and die to determine how that point moves on the coordinate grid. Each turn requires them to track x- and y-coordinates carefully before plotting the new location.

Use it for partner or small-group practice after students know how ordered pairs identify points. The movement adds a useful second layer because students must reason about how changing one coordinate affects position on the plane. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate lesson support for Guiding the Point. No credit card is needed, and the free account includes 3 lesson generations for life.