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Grid coordinates
(3, 5) means 3 across, 5 up.
(x, y) = (3, 5)
Position & Directions
📖 Study · Positions and Directions (Grade 4)
Positions and Directions (Grade 4)
Position grids and compass directions help us locate things.
🎯 What you'll learn
- ✓Read coordinate pairs
- ✓Use 8-point compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)
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Compass
N, E, S, W — and in-between NE, SE, SW, NW.
N W + E S
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Right vs left turn
From facing North, right-turn → East. Left-turn → West.
N → E (right) N → W (left)
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Plotting a point
(2, 3): start at origin, go 2 right, then 3 up.
(2, 3) — 2 right, 3 up
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Real grids
Maps, treasure hunts, and chess boards all use grids.
♟️ A1, B2, C3 …