This Year 5 position and direction unit develops pupils’ understanding of coordinates, translation, reflection and symmetry. Aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 5 National Curriculum, the block helps pupils use coordinate grids accurately while developing spatial reasoning and geometric problem-solving skills.
Across the unit, pupils read and plot coordinates, solve coordinate problems, translate points and shapes, describe translations, explore how coordinates change during translations, identify lines of symmetry and reflect shapes in horizontal and vertical mirror lines. The sequence develops confidence with position and movement while strengthening mathematical reasoning.
Resources are organised into comprehensive lesson packs containing detailed lesson plans, interactive teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and supporting activities. Assessment materials, revision resources and knowledge organisers are included to support progression and secure understanding throughout the block.
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This Year 5 position and direction block helps pupils develop confidence when working with coordinates, translations, reflections and symmetry. Through carefully sequenced lessons, pupils learn how position and movement can be represented mathematically while strengthening spatial awareness and geometric reasoning.
The unit progresses from reading and plotting coordinates to solving coordinate problems, translating shapes and exploring how coordinates change following movement. Pupils also investigate lines of symmetry and reflections, helping them develop a deeper understanding of geometric relationships.
If you are looking for Year 5 coordinates worksheets, Year 5 position and direction resources, Year 5 translation worksheets, Year 5 reflection activities, Year 5 symmetry worksheets, White Rose Maths position and direction resources or a complete Year 5 position and direction unit, this block provides lesson packs, teaching slides, planning and differentiated resources to support high-quality maths teaching throughout the unit.
