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Position (Year 4)
The compass point opposite South East is North West.

Position (Year 4)

In Year 4 position, pupils explore coordinates, directions, and movements on grids. These skills are useful for maps, puzzles, and problem-solving tasks inside and outside the classroom.

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Fascinating Fact:

Treasure maps often use simplified coordinate grids so you follow clues like “go 3 right, 2 up” from a point.

In KS2 Maths, Year 4 pupils learn about describing positions using coordinates and directions. They practise plotting points, following instructions, and solving problems on grids and maps.

  • Coordinate: A pair of numbers that shows a position on a grid.
  • Axis: A reference line on a graph or grid, usually labelled x and y.
  • Plotting: The action of marking a point on a grid using its coordinates.
What are coordinates in Year 4 Maths?

In Year 4 Maths, coordinates are pairs of numbers that show a position on a grid, written in the form (x, y).

How do you read a coordinate grid?

You read a coordinate grid by going across the x-axis first, then up the y-axis, to find the correct point.

Why are coordinates important?

Coordinates are important because they help us describe exact positions. They are used in maps, navigation, computer games, and science graphs.

1 .
If a clock hand moves from 12 to 1 how many degrees has it turned?
180o
30o
90o
45o
There are 12 hours on a clock face so to work out how many degrees one hour is, divide 360 by 12
2 .
Where is the compass point North East found?
Between North and South
Between North and West
Between North and East
Between South and East
On a clock face North East would be halfway between the 1 and the 2
3 .
Which compass point is opposite South East?
North East
South West
North West
South
On a clock face North West would be halfway between the 10 and the 11
4 .
How many degrees in a quarter turn?
180o
360o
45o
90o
One quarter turn will be equivalent to one quarter of 360o
5 .
Which compass point is between South and East?
South East
South West
North East
South North
On a clock face South East would be halfway between the 4 and the 5
6 .
How many degrees is a right angle turn?
180o
30o
45o
90o
A right angle turn is the same as a quarter turn
7 .
If a clock hand moves from 12 to 3 how much has it turned?
One quarter
Half
Three quarters
One whole
When the minute hand points to the 3 on a clock face it shows one quarter of an hour
8 .
What is the compass point between South and West?
South West
South East
South North
North West
To remember the position of the compass points, use a rhyme such as 'Never Eat Slimy Worms'
9 .
If a clock hand moves from 6 to 12 how many degrees has it turned?
30o
180o
90o
45o
From 6 to 12 is equivalent to one half turn
10 .
How many degrees is one whole turn?
180o
360o
90o
400o
Half a turn is 180o
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Position and direction

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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