Year 6 - Maths
Draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid
Area, perimeter, position and direction
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram and a triangle. They will describe the relationship between scale factors and side lengths. They will describe positions in all 4 quadrants.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw and complete simple shapes by plotting positions on the full coordinate grid.
Key Notes
- The horizontal distance or coordinate is given first when describing positions on a coordinate grid.
- If the horizontal distance is a negative number then the point will be to the left of the y-axis.
- If the vertical distance is a negative number then the point will be below the x-axis.
- The horizontal distance is the x-coordinate.
- The vertical distance is the y-coordinate.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Coordinates: Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position.
- Quadrant: Any of the four areas made when a plane is divided by an x and y axis is called a quadrant.
- Axis / axes: The x and y lines that cross at right angles to make a graph or grid are called axes, which is the plural of axis.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is not uncommon for pupils to mix up the x- and y-coordinates, meaning they end up plotting in the wrong position or giving the wrong coordinates.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The horizontal distance or coordinate is given first when describing positions on a coordinate grid. If the horizontal distance is a negative number then the point will be to the left of the y-axis.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Coordinates'
Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: It is not uncommon for pupils to mix up the x- and y-coordinates, meaning they end up plotting in the wrong position or giving the wrong coordinates. Correction: A stem sentence has been included in the lesson which should be regularly referred to. Rhymes can also be used as an aide memoir but this should be in tandem with deep conceptual understanding.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Describe the relationship between scale factors and perimeters of two shapes Study Guide
- Draw and translate simple shapes on the full coordinate grid Study Guide
- Explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram Study Guide
- Explain how to calculate the area of a triangle Study Guide
- Reflect simple shapes in the axes on a full coordinate grid Study Guide
- Solve problems involving area and perimeter Study Guide
- Solve problems involving missing coordinates Study Guide
- Use the area of a parallelogram formula to calculate unknown measurements Study Guide
- Use the area of a triangle to calculate unknown measurements Study Guide
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