MathsYears 4–6Geometry - Properties of Shapes
Coordinates in the first quadrant
Describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates in the first quadrant
What you'll learn
- 1
Imagine a treasure map with a grid of squares. We use two numbers to say exactly where the treasure is! 🗺️
- 2
On a map, which direction do you check first?
- 3
Let's find the treasure at (3, 2) together. 📍
- 4
Drag the treasure chest to the point (4, 1). 🧭
- 5
What point is at (2, 3)? (Remember: right first, then up.)
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Now try (5, 2) — drag the flag there! 🚩
- 7
You start at 0, go right 4, then up 1. What are the coordinates?
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