Year 1 - Maths
Follow and give directions
Position and direction including fractions of turns
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will describe position direction and movement including whole half quarter and three-quarter turns. 
Lesson Summary
You will learn to follow and give directions using the language of position and direction.
Key Notes
- A toy or person can be directed using the language of position and direction
- Turns to the right and left can be used to give directions
Vocabulary To Learn
- Directions: A set of instructions to tell someone which way to go.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may describe movements around a grid using left, right, up and down rather than using the language of turn e.g. go forward, turn left.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
A toy or person can be directed using the language of position and direction. Turns to the right and left can be used to give directions.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Directions'
A set of instructions to tell someone which way to go. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may describe movements around a grid using left, right, up and down rather than using the language of turn e.g. go forward, turn left. Correction: Encourage children to act out their directions practically so they can feel themselves turning and see that they are making a turn and not taking sideways steps across the path or grid.
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