To move in the opposite direction to which you are facing.

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.

Use mathematical vocabulary to describe movement

Maths

In this 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 the future unit pupils will rotate 2 lines around a fixed point to make different sized angles They will identify vertices

In the prior unit pupils described position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns. In this 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

Position and direction

The sheep needs to move forwards ___ squares to reach the grass.

The ladybird is moving forwards across the grid.

The ladybird is moving backwards across the grid.

The cat is moving forwards across the grid.

The cat is moving backwards across the grid.

Move 1 square to your left and 2 squares forwards.

Move 1 square to your right and 2 squares forwards.

Move 1 square to your left and 2 squares backwards.

Move 1 square to your right and 2 squares backwards.

Which directions would help Pedro find his milkshake?

Complete the directions to help the sheep find the grass. Move 2 squares forwards and move 2 squares to your __________.

Which direction would move the counter into the shaded box?

The pentagon is to the {{ }} of the cube.

Which direction will move the counter onto the shaded square?

 The rocket is on the left of the unicorn.

Starter Quiz