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AC9M1SP02

Space > Direction

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Give and follow directions to move people and objects to different locations within a space.

What this means

Students are asked to provide/follow instructions.
Words like “forward” and “backward” a number of steps and “turn” would be appropriate.

Tips

  • Students will likely experience difficulty with left and right.
  • Many students will have issues with the working memory required for two-step instructions like “turn left and move forward three steps.” It may be better to split up the instructions.
  • Activity: Simon Says. Play the game with direction prepositions.
  • Activity: Robot. where one person describes what the ‘robot’ has to do to get to another spot e.g. “take 3 steps forward, turn right…,” while another student follows the directions.

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.