Year 2 - Maths
Review of using mathematical language to describe position
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 use mathematical vocabulary such as left, right, above, below and between to describe position.
Key Notes
- Left and right can be used to describe position.
- Position can be described using other vocabulary such as above, below and between.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Left: A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, left is to the West.
- Right: A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, right is to the East.
- Above: Above shows the position of an object is higher than something else.
- Below: Below shows the position of an object is lower than something else.
- Between: Between describes the position of an object being in the space separating two other objects.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some children may mix up the direction of left and right.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Left and right can be used to describe position. Position can be described using other vocabulary such as above, below and between.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Left'
A word used to describe position or the direction of a turn. When facing North, left is to the West. 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 may mix up the direction of left and right. Correction: Share different strategies for remembering left and right, such as wearing a wristband on your left, using your left hand to make an l-shape or relating left and right to which hand you write with.
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