Yesterday, in year 5 we started a new unit on Position and Direction. We began by exploring the terminology associated with coordinates for example; x-axis, y-axis and intersection.
The students then used their knowledge of coordinates to figure out the placement of different items on a grid, they used the ‘along the corridor, up the stairs’ saying to help them remember the x and y arrangement.
Following this, the children created their own 10 x 10 grid and with a partner, plotted several different points, and wrote the corresponding coordinates.
They then worked through several investigative activities which relied on their understanding of coordinates. From 'find the hidden treasure in the grid' to following complex instructions about the plot placement, all the children used their resilience and reciprocity skills to tackle the activities.
Summer-Rose in Elm said, “I found the investigation hard, but remembering the ‘along the corridor, up the stairs’ saying really helped.”
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