MathsYears 4–5Geometry - Position & Direction

Coordinates in the first quadrant

Describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates in the first quadrant; plot specified points and draw sides to complete a given polygon

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a treasure map! You find treasure by reading two numbers: across first, then up. 🗺️

  2. 2

    On a map grid, which direction do you go FIRST?

  3. 3

    Tap the square at (2, 3) on this grid — that's across 2, then up 3. 🎯

  4. 4

    Let's find the treasure at (3, 1) together! 💎

  5. 5

    What does the first number in (4, 2) tell you?

  6. 6

    Now you try! Find the treasure at (1, 4) on the grid. 🏴‍☠️

  7. 7

    Which is the correct spot for (2, 3)?

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