Mathematics·Geometry·procedural
Turns & Directions
Describe movement and direction, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is exploring shapes and space — recognising circles, triangles, and squares, building with 3D shapes like cubes and spheres, and describing where things are using words like above, below, and beside.
Evidence of understanding
- Follow instructions to move forward, backward, turn left/right
- Demonstrate a whole turn, half turn, and quarter turn with their body
- Describe a route using directional language
Assessment prompt
If Turns & Directions is playing a game where they have to turn left or right, do they understand what a quarter turn, half turn, and full turn mean?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y1/GPD/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Describe position, direction and movement
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1