Stage 4 Cambridge Math Worksheet for Middle School Students

Instructions

Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided. Use the compass and the grid to help you answer the questions.

Part 1: The Compass

The eight main points of a compass are North (N), South (S), East (E), West (W), North-East (NE), North-West (NW), South-East (SE), and South-West (SW).

1. If you are facing North and you make a quarter turn clockwise, which direction are you facing now?
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2. If you are facing West and you make a half turn (180°), which direction are you facing now?
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3. If you are facing South and you make a three-quarter turn anti-clockwise, which direction are you facing now?
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4. You are facing North-East. You make a 90° turn anti-clockwise. Which direction are you facing now?
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5. You are facing South-West. You make a quarter turn clockwise. Which direction are you facing now?
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Part 2: Following Directions on a Grid

Use the grid below to answer the following questions. Some locations are marked with a shape.

1. Start at the House (B3). Move 1 square North, then 2 squares East. What are the coordinates of your final position?
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2. Start at the Pyramid (E5). Move 3 squares South, then 2 squares West. What object is at your final position?
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3. Describe the shortest route using directions (North, South, East, West) to get from the Pond (A1) to the Star (B5).
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4. A ship starts at D4. It sails 3 squares West, then 2 squares South. What are its final coordinates?
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5. Give the directions to get from the Box (C2) to the House (B3).
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Answer Key

Part 1: The Compass

1. East
2. East
3. East
4. North-West
5. North-West

Part 2: Following Directions on a Grid

1. D4
2. The Box
3. Move 1 square East, then move 4 squares North. (Or: Move 4 squares North, then 1 square East).
4. A2
5. Move 1 square West, then move 1 square North. (Or: Move 1 square North, then 1 square West).