When you're plotting points, watch out for these common mistakes:

1. Wrong Labels on Axes: Always write down the right labels for your axes. Use $x$ for the horizontal line and $y$ for the vertical line.

2. Misreading Coordinates: Make sure you understand how to read coordinates. For example, the point $(3, 2)$ means you should move 3 steps to the right and 2 steps up.

3. Not Keeping a Scale: Pick a scale and stick to it. If you're plotting points at every 1 unit, don’t suddenly skip to 2 or 5.

4. Forgetting to Check Accuracy: Remember to check where you place each point carefully. Even small mistakes can create confusing graphs!