Max Maths, Year 3, Work Book, Finding and describing position

In the Max Maths Year 3 Workbook, young learners are introduced to the concept of grid referencing to describe positions. Practice 3 focuses on finding and describing the position of various objects within a grid. The grid is labelled with letters A to F across the top, representing the columns, and numbers 1 to 6 down the side, representing the rows. Students are tasked with identifying the coordinates of different items such as a ship, treasure chest, mountain, lake, waterfall, and cave. Each item's position is described using a combination of a letter and a number, corresponding to the column and row where the item is located.

The second part of the exercise encourages students to interact with the grid by placing specific items or symbols in designated coordinates. They are instructed to write numbers, letters, and even draw simple shapes or emoticons in certain cells of the grid, such as "A6" or "F3". This hands-on activity not only reinforces their understanding of grid coordinates but also tests their ability to follow instructions accurately. Additionally, the exercise includes a question that prompts students to observe and identify which row of the grid remains empty after they have placed all the specified items, further enhancing their observational skills and attention to detail.