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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Position, Direction and Motion (Questions)

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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1.

Where is the man standing?

[ ]	Underneath the mountain
[ ]	On top of the mountain
[ ]	Beside the mountain
[ ]	In front of the mountain

2.

This arrow is pointing....

[ ]	To the left
[ ]	Straight up
[ ]	Straight down
[ ]	To the right

3.

This family is standing _______ their house.

[ ]	On top of
[ ]	Underneath
[ ]	In front of
[ ]	Above

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Cars have to drive ______ a roundabout.

[ ]	Around
[ ]	Over
[ ]	Under
[ ]	Through

9.

Where are the trees in this picture?

[ ]	Under the hill
[ ]	Far away
[ ]	Beside a building
[ ]	Very close

10.

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

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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Position, Direction and Motion (Answers)

1.

Where is the man standing?

[ ]	Underneath the mountain
[x]	On top of the mountain
[ ]	Beside the mountain
[ ]	In front of the mountain

He is right at the very top of the mountain!

2.

This arrow is pointing....

[ ]	To the left
[ ]	Straight up
[ ]	Straight down
[x]	To the right

The arrow is pointing to the right

3.

This family is standing _______ their house.

[ ]	On top of
[ ]	Underneath
[x]	In front of
[ ]	Above

They are in front of their house

4.

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

[ ]	Turn it a quarter of the way round clockwise
[x]	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

5.

Where is the yellow plant pot?

[ ]	Underneath the others
[ ]	In front of the others
[ ]	On top of the others
[x]	In the middle of the others

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

6.

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

[ ]	It is in the middle
[x]	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

7.

Which statement is true?

[ ]	The dog is far away
[ ]	The dog is underneath the house
[ ]	The dog is on top of the house
[x]	The dog is outside and might come inside

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

8.

Cars have to drive ______ a roundabout.

[x]	Around
[ ]	Over
[ ]	Under
[ ]	Through

Cars go around a roundabout in a clockwise direction

9.

Where are the trees in this picture?

[ ]	Under the hill
[x]	Far away
[ ]	Beside a building
[ ]	Very close

The trees are on top of the hill, far away

10.

How would you set the timer for 15 minutes?

[ ]	Turn it all of the way round
[ ]	Turn it half of the way round clockwise
[x]	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