MathematicsGeometryAges 5–6
Turns & Directions
Describe movement and direction, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns
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If your child is playing a game where they have to turn left or right, do they understand what a quarter turn, half turn, and full turn mean?
Describe movement and direction, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns
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Turns & DirectionsProcedural concept
Check understanding
- Follow instructions to move forward, backward, turn left/right
- Demonstrate a whole turn, half turn, and quarter turn with their body
- Describe a route using directional language
“If your child is playing a game where they have to turn left or right, do they understand what a quarter turn, half turn, and full turn mean?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Geometry
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
Standards
uk-nc-2013:Maths/Y1/GPD/1