Mathematics·Geometry·language
Position, direction, and movement
Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction, and movement, including straight lines and distinguishing rotation as a turn in terms of right angles (quarter, half, three-quarter turns, clockwise and anti-clockwise)
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering the world of shapes — identifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes, learning how to combine shapes to make new ones, and describing positions and movements using mathematical language.
Evidence of understanding
- Use terms such as clockwise, anti-clockwise, quarter turn, half turn, three-quarter turn
- Describe a right angle as a quarter turn
- Give and follow directions involving straight-line movement and turns
Assessment prompt
Can Position, direction, and movement follow directions like "turn clockwise a quarter turn" or "move three squares to the right" on a grid or in a simple navigation game?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/GPD/2GB · uk-nc-2013
Describe position, direction and movement
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1