Give directions from one position to another on a grid | Maths

Starter quiz

Look at the table. Which line is vertical?
- A ✓
- B
- C
Look at the table. Which line is horizontal?
- A
- B
- C ✓
Match the arrows up to show whether they point ‘right’ or ‘left’.
- ←
  
  ⇔
  
  left ✓
- →
  
  ⇔
  
  right ✓
I put a counter on 3 and move three places left. What number am I on now?
- 0 ✓
- 1
- 2
I put a counter on 3 and move three places right. What number am I on now? I am on the number ______.
- '6' ✓
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 ______.
- '7' ✓

Exit quiz

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

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

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

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.