Using compass directions

Using compass directions

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This task is about using compass directions on a map.

Question 1Change answer

Map of Kawakawa to Waitangi including Russell

This is a map of Te Tai Tokerau. 
Choose a word to best describe the direction you would be travelling in from each of:
  1. Russell to Paihia - NorthWestEastSouthNorth-westSouth-westNorth-eastSouth-east
  2. Paihia to Kawakawa - NorthWestEastSouthNorth-westSouth-westNorth-eastSouth-east
  3. Moerewa to Opua - NorthWestEastSouthNorth-westSouth-westNorth-eastSouth-east
  4. Waihaha to Haruru - NorthWestEastSouthNorth-westSouth-westNorth-eastSouth-east
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pen and paper or online (with auto marking).
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Position and orientation
Keywords: 
direction, compass, bearings, maps
Description of task: 
Students identify the compass direction that describes travel between two towns on a map.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 4-5
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y8 (11/1999)
a)
b)
c)
d)		 South-West
South
North-East
North-West		 4 correct – easy

2-3 correct – very easy