A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, left is to the West.

A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, right is to the East.

Towards a higher place or position. From a lower to a higher point.

Towards a lower place or position. From a higher to a lower point. 

Using directional language

Maths

In this unit pupils will describe position direction and movement including whole half quarter and three-quarter turns. In the future unit pupils will order and arrange combinations of objects in patterns and sequences. They will consolidate understanding of whole half quarter and three-quarter turns in terms of right angles using mathematical vocabulary to describe position direction and movement

In prior learning, pupils will have developed their spatial reasoning skills in the area of shape, space and measures. In this unit pupils will describe position direction and movement including whole half quarter and three-quarter turns.

Position and direction including fractions of turns

Look at the arrows. Match the arrow to the direction.

Izzy went for a walk. What is on her left? What is on her right?

In which direction are the arrows pointing?

In which direction would the mouse go to find the cheese?

Which directions would help the mouse to find the cheese?

Which direction would not help Pedro to find his family?

Which words could be used to tell somebody which way to go?

Which image shows the same party hat as this one?

Starter Quiz