Position and movement

Grid references, compass directions and describing routes. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Position on a grid

On a grid, first find the letter along the top or bottom (the column), then the number along the side (the row): block C4 is where column C and row 4 meet.
Compass directions: north at the top, east right, south at the bottom, west left (clockwise N, E, S, W).
Describe a route in steps: 3 blocks east, then 2 north.

Meerkat tip

Along the corridor, then up the stairs: across first, then up.

Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Remember this: your summary

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

Along the corridor, then up the stairs.

Flash cards · Tap to turn over

First say the answer yourself, then turn the card over.

Now the real quiz!

The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.

For parents

Let your child work the examples on paper and explain them to you.
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Follows CAPS for Grade 4 Mathematics. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.