Position and direction
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Why this why now
This unit consolidates understanding of whole, half, quarter and three-quarter using mathematical vocabulary to describe patterns, position direction and movement. This prepares pupils for work involving right angles in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Use directional language such as left, right, forward, and back
- Understand quarter, half, and full turns
- Identify and describe position using a grid or map
Threads
Why this why now
This unit consolidates understanding of whole, half, quarter and three-quarter using mathematical vocabulary to describe patterns, position direction and movement. This prepares pupils for work involving right angles in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Use directional language such as left, right, forward, and back
- Understand quarter, half, and full turns
- Identify and describe position using a grid or map
Position and direction
In this unit pupils will order and arrange combinations of objects in patterns and sequences. They will consolidate and then extend understanding of position, direction
5 lessons in unit
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