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Position (Year 6)
The angles of a triangle total 180o.

Position (Year 6)

In Year 6 position, pupils extend their coordinate skills to all four quadrants, learning to describe positions, plot points, and translate or reflect shapes precisely.

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Fascinating Fact:

GPS and navigation systems use coordinate positions to guide you to exactly the right address, even across towns and countries.

In KS2 Maths, Year 6 pupils use coordinate grids to describe and locate positions accurately. They work across four quadrants and apply this knowledge to reflections, translations, and real-world map skills.

  • Coordinate Grid: A grid used to locate positions using pairs of numbers called coordinates.
  • Quadrant: One of the four sections made by the x and y axes on a coordinate grid.
  • Translation: Moving a shape to a new position without changing its size or direction.
How do you describe positions on a coordinate grid in Year 6?

In Year 6 Maths, positions are described using coordinate pairs written as (x, y), where x shows movement along the horizontal axis and y shows movement up or down.

What are the four quadrants on a coordinate grid?

The four quadrants are areas divided by horizontal (x) and vertical (y) axes, where coordinates can have positive or negative values.

How is position and direction used in real life?

Position and direction are used in GPS navigation, video game design, architecture, and map reading to calculate locations and plan movement.

1 .
What is the total size of the other two angles in a right angled triangle?
30o
45o
60o
90o
180o - 90o = 90o so the other two angles must add up to that
2 .
What do the angles of a triangle total?
180o
360o
200o
90o
No matter what lengths its sides are or what shape it is, the angles in a triangle always add up to 180o
3 .
What is the intersection?
The point where two angles meet
The point where two coordinates meet
The point where two shapes meet
The point where two lines meet
Where two roads meet it is also called an intersection
4 .
A rectangle has the coordinates (2,2) (2,4) (6,4). What is the fourth coordinate?
(2,6)
(6,2)
(1,6)
(4,6)
This rectangle would have its longest sides at the top and bottom
5 .
What do we call two lines that cross one another?
Intersecting
Friends
Meeting
Crisscross
Intersecting lines meet but parallel lines never do
6 .
If I turn 60o how much more do I need to turn to complete one full turn?
100o
200o
300o
400o
360o - 60o = 300o
7 .
What is used to measure angles?
Ruler
Protractor
Tape measure
Compass
Most protractors are semi-circles divided into 180o
8 .
If a triangle has a 60o angle and a 40o angle what angle is the third corner?
60o
70o
80o
90o
60o + 40o = 100o so 180o - 100o = 80o
9 .
A triangle has the coordinates (1,1) (1,4) (4,1). What will the coordinates be after a quarter turn clockwise?
(1,1) (4,1) (1,-2)
(1,-1) (4,1) (1,-4)
(1,1) (4,1) (1,4)
(1,1) (4,1) (4,-4)
If you worked that out without drawing on some paper then very well done!
10 .
A shape has the coordinates (5,1) (1,4) (5,6) (9,4). What shape is it?
Square
Rectangle
Rhombus
Kite
It can be hard to imagine coordinates in your head. Drawing on some paper might help you to visualise the shape
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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