Ages 6–7🧮 MathematicsBeing planted

Position, direction, and movement

Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction, and movement, including straight lines and distinguishing rotation as a turn in terms of right angles (quarter, half, three-quarter turns, clockwise and anti-clockwise)

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Question 1 of 3

Alex draws a line on a sheet of paper that points straight to the right. He then draws another line that meets the first line at a right angle and points straight up. How can Alex describe the turn from the first line to the second line using turn vocabulary?

Question 2 of 3

Sam is standing facing north. He turns 90 degrees clockwise. Which direction is Sam now facing?

Question 3 of 3

The short hand of a clock moves from the 12 o’clock position to the 3 o’clock position. Which description best describes this movement?

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