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Distance

Direction
Definition of Direction

Direction gives the information about the way towards which an object moves or tends.

More about Direction

There are four principal directions, East, South, West, and North.

Example of Direction

The arrow mark in the figure indicates that the object is moving towards “South”.

Solved Example on Direction

Jeff made a grid to show the location of the zoo to his uncle. Which of the following is a possible way to reach the zoo from the bakery?

Choices:
A. Move 5 units east and 3 units north
B. Move 3 units east and 3 units south
C. Move 2 units north and 3 units south
D. Move 2 units east and 4 units south
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: Observe the grid, starting from the bakery.
Step 2: If Jeff and his uncle move 5 units east and 3 units north, they will be at the zoo.

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SC BM Curriculum > Grade > Geometry > II.A.1: Give instructions (direction, distance, turns) for moving from one location to another.

SC BM Curriculum > Grade 3 > Geometry > II.A.1: Give instructions (direction, distance, turns) for moving from one location to another.

SC BM Curriculum > Grade > Geometry > II.B.1: Specify locations on maps and grids using direction and distance.

SC BM Curriculum > Grade 3 > Geometry > II.B.1: Specify locations on maps and grids using direction and distance.

GA GPS BM curriculum > First Grade > Geometry > M1G3: Students will arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction (near, far, below, above, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, and left or right of).

GA GPS BM curriculum > Grade 1 > Geometry > M1G3: Students will arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction (near, far, below, above, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, and left or right of).

California Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > First Grade > Geometry & Measurements > 1MG2.4-Arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction (e.g., near, far, below, above, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, left or right of).

California Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade 1 > Geometry & Measurements > 1MG2.4-Arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction (e.g., near, far, below, above, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, left or right of).

NCTM Assessment Curriculum > First Grade > Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. > Describe, name, and interpret direction and distance in navigating space and apply ideas about direction and distance.

NCTM Assessment Curriculum > Grade 1 > Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. > Describe, name, and interpret direction and distance in navigating space and apply ideas about direction and distance.

Michigan Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Geometry > Reasoning About Numbers, Systems, and Quantitative Situations > L1.2.3-Use vectors to represent quantities that have magnitude and direction, interpret direction and magnitude of a vector numerically, and calculate the sum and difference of two vectors.

Missouri Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Algebra - 2 > Geometric and Spatial Relationships
2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. > G.2.A.11.ai-Use coordinate systems: Use vectors to represent and analyze problems involving velocity and direction. MA 2 3.6,4.1; VI.h

Missouri Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Algebra 2 > Geometric and Spatial Relationships
2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. > G.2.A.11.ai-Use coordinate systems: Use vectors to represent and analyze problems involving velocity and direction. MA 2 3.6,4.1; VI.h

New Jersey Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade > Geometry, Measurement, and Spatial Relationships > 4.2.3.A.1-Identify and describe spatial relationships of two or more objects in space. Direction, orientation, and perspectives. Relative shapes and sizes.

New Jersey Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade 3 > Geometry, Measurement, and Spatial Relationships > 4.2.3.A.1-Identify and describe spatial relationships of two or more objects in space. Direction, orientation, and perspectives. Relative shapes and sizes.

Florida Assessment curriculum - 2006 > Grade 4 > Geometry > MA.C.2.2.2.4.1-Identifies and performs flips, slides, and turns given angle and direction of turn, using concrete and graphic materials.

Florida Assessment curriculum - 2006 > Grade 5 > Geometry > MA.C.2.2.2.5.1-Identifies and performs flips, slides, and turns given angle and direction of turn.

GA Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > First Grade > Geometry > M1G3-Students will arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction.

GA Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade 1 > Geometry > M1G3-Students will arrange and describe objects in space by proximity, position, and direction.

South Carolina Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade > Interpreting Geometry > II.B.1-Specify locations on maps and grids using direction and distance.

South Carolina Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade 3 > Interpreting Geometry > II.B.1-Specify locations on maps and grids using direction and distance.

South Carolina Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Pre-Calculus > Vectors > III.C.1-Use the concept of vectors to model situations defined by magnitude and direction.

South Carolina Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Pre-Calculus > Vectors > III.C.2-Use vectors to represent situations that involve both magnitude and direction, such as force, displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

Texas Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Pre-Calculus > The student uses vectors to model physical situations. > P.6.A-Use the concept of vectors to model situations defined by magnitude and direction.

Alaska Assessment Curriculum - 2006 > Grade > Position and Direction > [3] G-7-The student demonstrates understanding of position and direction by using directional terms to describe relative location of objects in a picture. (M5.1.6)

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