Review of using mathematical language to describe position
I can use mathematical vocabulary such as left, right, above, below and between to describe position.
Review of using mathematical language to describe position
I can use mathematical vocabulary such as left, right, above, below and between to describe position.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Left and right can be used to describe position.
- Position can be described using other vocabulary such as above, below and between.
Keywords
Left - A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, left is to the West.
Right - A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, right is to the East.
Above - Above shows the position of an object is higher than something else.
Below - Below shows the position of an object is lower than something else.
Between - Between describes the position of an object being in the space separating two other objects.
Common misconception
Some children may mix up the direction of left and right.
Share different strategies for remembering left and right, such as wearing a wristband on your left, using your left hand to make an l-shape or relating left and right to which hand you write with.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
in front of the log
on the log
behind the log
Exit quiz
6 Questions
left.
left.
right.
right.
below the teddy.
above the ball.
above the unicorn.
below the rocket.
