Cycle race

Cycle race

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This task is about directions as vector co-ordinates.
 
This is the map of a cycle race around the Wellington region.
 
Write the vector which shows the direction of each part of the race. 
The first one has been done for you.
 
         Lower Hutt to Upper Hutt.   
 
a)      Upper Hutt to Paraparaumu.   
 
b)      Paraparaumu to Plimmerton.   
 
c)      Plimmerton to Pauatahanui.     
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper only.
 
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Position and orientation
Keywords: 
vectors, co-ordinates, maps
Description of task: 
Students identify directions on a grid map as vector co-ordinates.
Curriculum Links: 
 
 
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, set 6
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 

 

Y11 (05/2000)

a)

2 correct – moderate

1 correct – very easy

b)

2 correct – moderate

1 correct – easy
c)

2 correct – moderate

1 correct – easy