This math topic focuses on determining directions on a Cartesian grid based on given coordinate changes. Specifically, it involves identifying the direction between two points (A and B) using descriptions like "Right 1," "Up 2," or "Down 1." The problems require understanding of basic Cartesian coordinates (x, y) and translating descriptions of moves into an understanding of shifts along the x-axis and y-axis. The multiple-choice format enables learners to engage with possible directions and use logical reasoning to select the correct answer that corresponds to the coordinate changes.
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Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be
Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Direction from Coordinates (Straight) (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Basics - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_practice/ |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Right 1 |
Left 1 |
Left 1, Up 1 |
Right 1, Up 1 |
Up 2 |
Up 1 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Left 4 |
Up 4 |
Down 3 |
Right 4 |
Down 4 |
Down 5 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Left 1 |
Left 1, Up 1 |
Right 1 |
Left 2 |
Up 1 |
Down 1 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Up 1 |
Up 2 |
Left 1, Up 2 |
Right 1, Up 2 |
Down 2 |
Right 2 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Up 3 |
Right 3 |
Left 3, Down 1 |
Left 3 |
Left 2 |
Left 3, Up 1 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Right 1, Up 1 |
Left 1 |
Up 1 |
Right 1 |
Up 2 |
Down 1 |
Find the direction that the given move between (x,y) coordinates A and B would be |
Down 4 |
Left 4 |
Right 4 |
Up 4 |
Left 3 |
Left 4, Up 1 |