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

In the Max Maths Year 3 Workbook, young learners are presented with engaging exercises to develop their understanding of grid references and positional language. 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, signifying columns, and numbers 1 to 6 down the side, representing rows. Students are tasked with identifying the coordinates of items such as a ship, treasure chest, mountain, lake, waterfall, and cave by stating the corresponding letter and number that marks their location. This activity not only reinforces their knowledge of grid references but also enhances their ability to describe positions in a two-dimensional space.

The workbook continues to challenge students with a follow-up activity that requires them to place specific items into the grid according to given instructions. They might be asked to write a number or a letter in a particular grid reference or draw simple shapes or symbols like a smiley face or a square in specified locations. This hands-on task is designed to help students practise their skills in following directions and accurately placing items within a grid. Additionally, the exercise includes a question that prompts learners to observe and identify which row in the grid remains empty after they have completed all the placements, further encouraging attention to detail and critical thinking.