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Year 4

Give directions from one position to another on a grid

I can give directions to move an object from one position to another on a grid.

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Year 4

Give directions from one position to another on a grid

I can give directions to move an object from one position to another on a grid.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Up, down, right and left can be used to move objects on a grid.
  2. Combine direction with a number of squares to give accurate directions.
  3. The move can include a horizontal and a vertical direction.

Keywords

  • Grid - A set of lines used to help us accurately draw graphs is known as grid.

  • Position - Position means where something is located (often in relation to something else.)

  • Horizontal - Horizontal means side to side, like the horizon.

  • Vertical - Vertical means in an up-down direction.

Common misconception

Pupils may mix up directions, for example, moving left instead of right, or up instead of down. Pupils might start their movement from an incorrect position, leading to an inaccurate final location.

Use clear and consistent language when teaching directions. Reinforce understanding by having students physically point or move in the indicated direction.

Play a variation of "Simon Says" using grid directions (e.g., "Simon says, move 2 squares left") if pupils require additional revision of directional language prior to this lesson.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Look at the table. Which line is vertical?
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Correct answer: A
B
C
Q2.
Look at the table. Which line is horizontal?
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A
B
Correct answer: C
Q3.
Match the arrows up to show whether they point ‘right’ or ‘left’.
Correct Answer:,left

left

Correct Answer:,right

right

Q4.
I put a counter on 3 and move three places left. What number am I on now?
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Correct answer: 0
1
2
Q5.
I put a counter on 3 and move three places right. What number am I on now? I am on the number .
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Correct Answer: 6
Q6.
I put a counter on 3 and move two places left then 6 places right. What number am I on now? I am on the number .
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Correct Answer: 7

6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
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Up 3 squares
Correct answer: Up 2 squares
Down 3 squares
Down 2 squares
Q2.
Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
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Up 3 squares
Up 2 squares
Correct answer: Down 3 squares
Down 2 squares
Q3.
Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
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Correct answer: Left 3 squares
Right 3 squares
Left 4 squares
Right 4 squares
Q4.
Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
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Right 3 squares. Down 2 squares.
Correct answer: Up 2 squares. Left 3 squares.
Up 3 squares. Left 4 squares.
Q5.
Jacob and Sofia want to move Dot to the pear. Who gives the correct instructions?
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Correct answer: Jacob: Right 3 squares, down 3 squares, right 1 square.
Sofia: Right 4 squares, down 4 squares, right 2 squares.
Q6.
Which two fruits does Dot eat? Dot moves: Right 1 square. Down 1 square. Right 2 squares. Down 2 squares. Left 1 square.
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Correct answer: Pineapple and melon
Pineapple and lemon
Pineapple and cherry
Cherry and grapes