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On a grid, the x axis is horizontal.

Position (Year 5)

In Year 5 position, pupils explore coordinates in all four quadrants and learn how to describe movements and positions using grids — a skill used in maps and coding.

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Fascinating Fact:

In video games, the position of characters or items is often tracked using grid coordinates behind the scenes.

In KS2 Maths, Year 5 pupils learn to use and describe positions on coordinate grids. They practise plotting points in all four quadrants and using translations and reflections to move shapes accurately.

Key Terms

Coordinate: A pair of numbers showing a point’s exact position on a grid.
Translation: Moving a shape to a new position without rotating or resizing it.
Reflection: Flipping a shape over a line so it creates a mirror image.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you plot coordinates in Year 5 Maths?

You plot coordinates by starting at the origin (0,0), moving along the x-axis first, then moving up or down the y-axis to mark the point.

What are the four quadrants on a coordinate grid?

The four quadrants divide a grid into sections using positive and negative numbers, helping to show positions left, right, above, or below the origin.

Why are coordinates important in real life?

Coordinates are used in mapping, navigation, architecture, and coding to describe locations and plan precise movements or designs.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which coordinates are the first on a grid?

1,1

0,0

0,1

1,0

0,0 is the place where the X axis and the Y axis cross one another

2 .

On a straight line, there is an angle of 72^o. What is the other angle?

108^o

208^o

288^o

98^o

180^o - 72^o = 108^o

3 .

What is the name given to an angle that is more than 90^o and less than 180^o?

Acute

Obtuse

Right angle

Scalene

An obtuse angle can be thought of as the point of a blunt pencil

4 .

Which of these angles is obtuse?

90^o

75^o

150^o

200^o

200^o is not obtuse as it is more than 180^o

5 .

What is the name of the vertical axis?

One way to remember this is that a 'Y' looks similar to a 'V' for Vertical

6 .

How would you find the coordinates 2,3?

Start at 0,0 move 2 to the right and 3 up

Start at 0,0 move 3 to the right and 2 up

Start at 0,0 move 2 up and 3 to the right

Start at 0,0 move 3 up and 2 to the right

The first coordinate is always along the X axis

7 .

Two angles make a straight line. One is 25^o; what is the other?

65^o

335^o

255^o

155^o

180^o - 25^o = 155^o

8 .

What is the name given to an angle that is less than 90^o?

Acute

Obtuse

Right angle

Scalene

An acute angle can be thought of as the point of a sharp pencil

9 .

How many degrees is a straight line?

360^o

90^o

45^o

180^o

A circle is 360^o and a straight line is half a circle. 180^o is half of 360^o

10 .

On a grid, in which direction is the X axis?

Horizontal

Vertical

Diagonal

Curved

One way to remember this is the sound 'X' makes - it sounds a little bit like aCroSS and horizontal lines travel across the page

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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