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There are many words we use to describe direction, like up, down, left and right.

Year 1 Position, Direction and Motion

Learn position words and directions: left, right, forwards, backwards, and turns. Use clockwise, anticlockwise, quarter-turns and half-turns to follow routes and give instructions.

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Fascinating Fact:

Turn the way the clock hands go, clockwise, like chasing minutes round the face.

In KS1 Maths, children describe position and movement using words like left, right, forwards, and backwards. They make quarter and half turns, and learn clockwise and anticlockwise to follow or give clear instructions.

Key Terms

Clockwise: Turning in the same direction as a clock’s hands.
Anticlockwise: Turning the opposite way to a clock’s hands.
Quarter turn: A right-angle turn; four make a full circle.

Practise ordering and comparing first: try the Numeracy Game before you start the quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does clockwise mean in Year 1 maths?

Clockwise means turning the same way as a clock’s hands move around the face. It helps children follow routes and give turning instructions.

How can I teach left and right to KS1 pupils?

Use real movement: “step forwards three, turn right a quarter turn.” Mark an L on the left hand, and practise with simple obstacle courses or classroom maps.

What is a quarter turn and a half turn?

A quarter turn is a 90° turn to face a new side. A half turn is 180°, turning to face the opposite way. Four quarter turns make a full turn.

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Question 1

Where is the yellow plant pot?

Underneath the others

In front of the others

On top of the others

In the middle of the others

There are two on either side, so it's in the middle

Question 2

How would you set the timer for 15 minutes?

Turn it all of the way round

Turn it half of the way round clockwise

Turn it a quarter of the way round clockwise

Turn it quarter of the way round anticlockwise

A quarter turn clockwise would make the timer point to 15 minutes

Question 3

How could we describe the position of the 'Yuck' sign?

It is in the middle

It is on the bottom

It is on the top

It is far away

There are three signs: 'Best' on top, 'Not Bad' in the middle and 'Yuck' on the bottom

Question 4

Where is the man standing?

Underneath the mountain

On top of the mountain

Beside the mountain

In front of the mountain

He is right at the very top of the mountain!

Question 5

Where are the trees in this picture?

Under the hill

Far away

Beside a building

Very close

The trees are on top of the hill, far away

Question 6

What should you do to set the timer for 30 minutes?

Turn it a quarter of the way round clockwise

Turn it clockwise halfway round

Turn it all the way round anticlockwise

Turn it quarter of the way round anticlockwise

This would need half a turn clockwise, which is the direction clock hands move

Question 7

This family is standing _______ their house.

On top of

Underneath

In front of

Above

They are in front of their house

Question 8

Cars have to drive ______ a roundabout.

Around

Over

Under

Through

Cars go around a roundabout in a clockwise direction

Question 9

This arrow is pointing....

To the left

Straight up

Straight down

To the right

The arrow is pointing to the right

Question 10

Which statement is true?

The dog is far away

The dog is underneath the house

The dog is on top of the house

The dog is outside and might come inside

The dog is outside but might use the dog flap to come inside

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Movement

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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