Whole, Half, and Quarter Turns
Describing movement and location using mathematical language related to turns.
Key Questions
- Analyze what changes when an object turns a half or quarter turn?
- Explain the difference between a clockwise and anti-clockwise turn.
- Predict the final position of an object after a quarter turn.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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