Year 2 - Maths
Describe turns as a quarter, half, three-quarter or full turn
Position and direction
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will order and arrange combinations of objects in patterns and sequences. They will consolidate and then extend understanding of position, direction
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe turns as a quarter, half, three-quarter or full turn.
Key Notes
- The direction of a turn can be described using clockwise and anticlockwise.
- The amount of turn can be described using full turn, half turn, quarter turn and three-quarter turn.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Clockwise: Clockwise is the direction that the hands of an analogue clock travel.
- Anticlockwise: Anti-clockwise is the opposite direction to which the hands of an analogue clock travel.
- Full turn: One complete turn all the way around. A full turn is the equivalent of turning through four right angles.
- Half turn: Half of one complete turn. A half turn is the equivalent of turning through two right angles.
- Quarter/ Three-quarter turn: A quarter/three-quarters of one complete turn. A quarter/three-quarter turn is the equivalent of turning through 1/3 right angles.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some children can struggle to identify which direction a turn is in when it does not start from a 12 o'clock position on a clock.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The direction of a turn can be described using clockwise and anticlockwise. The amount of turn can be described using full turn, half turn, quarter turn and three-quarter turn.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Clockwise'
Clockwise is the direction that the hands of an analogue clock travel. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Some children can struggle to identify which direction a turn is in when it does not start from a 12 o'clock position on a clock. Correction: Allow plenty of opportunities to explore making clockwise and anticlockwise turns that start from many different positions and not always facing up or at the 12 o'clock position.
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