Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Straight) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on determining the direction from given Cartesian vector changes on a grid. It involves interpreting vectors in terms of basic directional movements (up, down, left, right) without any rotation or diagonal movement implied. Each problem provides an (x,y) coordinate change, and students are tasked with identifying the corresponding straight direction on a two-dimensional grid. Skills practiced include understanding directional terminology and applying it to simple vector changes from the origin point. Each question allows students to find the correct direction from multiple-choice options, reinforcing basic concepts of Cartesian coordinates.

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Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Straight) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Cartesian Grid - Direction from a Vector (Straight) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Cartesian Grid Basics - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/cartesian_grid_basics/

1

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(0,4)

a

Left 4

b

Down 4

c

Left 1, Up 4

d

Up 5

e

Up 3

f

Up 4

2

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(-2,0)

a

Left 2, Down 1

b

Left 1

c

Right 2

d

Left 2

e

Down 2

f

Left 3

3

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(1,0)

a

Right 1, Down 1

b

Left 1

c

Right 1, Up 1

d

Down 1

e

Right 1

f

Up 1

4

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(2,0)

a

Up 2

b

Right 1

c

Right 2

d

Right 3

e

Left 2

f

Right 2, Down 1

5

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(0,-1)

a

Up 1

b

Left 1, Down 1

c

Left 1

d

Down 1

e

Right 1

f

Down 2

6

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(-1,0)

a

Down 1

b

Left 1, Down 1

c

Right 1

d

Up 1

e

Left 1

7

Find the direction that the given (x,y) change would be

(0,-5)

a

Left 1, Down 5

b

Right 5

c

Down 6

d

Down 4

e

Up 5

f

Down 5