MathsYear 6Geometry - Position & Direction

Coordinates in four quadrants

Describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all four quadrants); draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane, and reflect them in the axes

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a treasure map with a cross in the middle. You can move left, right, up, or down from that cross to find treasure! 🗺️

  2. 2

    From the centre (0,0), if you move right, do you go to a positive or negative number?

  3. 3

    Drag the pirate flag to the point (3, 2) — 3 steps right, 2 steps up. 🏴‍☠️

  4. 4

    Let's find the point (-4, -3) together. 🧭

  5. 5

    Now place the flag at (-2, 4) — 2 steps left, 4 steps up. 🚩

  6. 6

    What are the coordinates of a point that is 3 steps left and 1 step down?

  7. 7

    Which quadrant has both x and y positive?

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