Review of using mathematical language to describe position
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use mathematical vocabulary such as left, right, above, below and between to describe position.
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.
Teacher tip
One of the practice tasks in this lesson involves using coloured cubes. The task could be adapted to use different 3D shapes or building blocks if this would better suit the needs of the children.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which toy is at the back of the line?
Q2.Pedro is __________ the box.
Q3.Match the letter of each frog to its position.
in front of the log
on the log
behind the log
Q4.Which image shows that Pedro is ‘on’ another object?
Q5.Pedro is __________ the tree.
Q6.Tick the sentences that are true.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which shape is shaded on its left side?
Q2.The cube is to the __________ of the pentagon.
Q3.Match two parts together to make the sentences correct.
left.
left.
right.
right.
Q4.Tick the statement that is true about the position of these fruits.
Q5.Match the parts of the sentence to show the position of the toys.
below the teddy.
above the ball.
above the unicorn.
below the rocket.
Q6.Which sentences are correct?
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