Maths

Whole, Half & Quarter Turns

Describe movement including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.

MathsAge 7+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Describe a turn as whole, half, quarter or three-quarter.
  • Recognise which way you face after a turn.
  • Distinguish clockwise from anticlockwise turns.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsFour Kinds of TurnClockwise and AnticlockwiseWhich Way Now? The Direction 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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