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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.

Key Terms

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

How many degrees is a right angle turn?

180^o

30^o

45^o

90^o

A right angle turn is the same as a quarter turn

2 .

How many degrees is one whole turn?

180^o

360^o

90^o

400^o

Half a turn is 180^o

3 .

If a clock hand moves from 6 to 12 how many degrees has it turned?

30^o

180^o

90^o

45^o

From 6 to 12 is equivalent to one half turn

4 .

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

5 .

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

6 .

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'

7 .

If a clock hand moves from 12 to 1 how many degrees has it turned?

180^o

30^o

90^o

45^o

There are 12 hours on a clock face so to work out how many degrees one hour is, divide 360 by 12

8 .

How many degrees in a quarter turn?

180^o

360^o

45^o

90^o

One quarter turn will be equivalent to one quarter of 360^o

9 .

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

10 .

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

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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