Maths

Stretch Independent – Midpoints on a Coordinate Grid

Stretch (independent-school 11+): find the midpoint of a line segment from the coordinates of its ends, and find an endpoint from the midpoint.

MathsAge 11+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Find a midpoint by averaging the x-coordinates and the y-coordinates.
  • Handle negatives and answers that are halves.
  • Find a missing endpoint given the other endpoint and the midpoint.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsAverage the CoordinatesNegatives and HalvesA Missing Endpoint; the Subtract Trap

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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