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Coordinate Geometry

Position

Definition Positional Words
These words tell us where something is.
  • The cat is on the chair. It is sitting on top.
  • The cat is under the chair. It is hiding underneath.
  • The cat is in the box. It is inside.

Four Directions

Definition Four Directions
These words tell us where one object is compared to another.
  • The cat is above the dog. It is higher up.
  • The cat is below the dog. It is lower down.
  • The cat is to the right of the dog. It is on the right side.
  • The cat is to the left of the dog. It is on the left side.

Four Movements

Definition Four Movements
These words tell us how something moves.
  • The car moves forward. It goes straight ahead.
  • The car moves backward. It goes back.
  • The car turns right. It changes direction to the right.
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  • The car turns left. It changes direction to the left.
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