​This resource contains two films on four and six figure grid references. These films have been made in a school with an experienced geography practitioner. There are also two PowerPoint presentations which explain the topic as well as exercises to practice the techniques.

How to use this exemplar to improve practice

Practitioners can watch the videos themselves, accompanied with the presentations and exercises. They can also ask learners to use the resource for extra practice on this topic.

Improvement questions:

• Am I confident in teaching 4 and 6 figure grid references?
• Could I improve how I teach 4 and 6 figure grid references?

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What was done?

The content of the films was planned, and the presentations were then based on the films.

Why was it done?

Four and six figure grid references are often described as difficult to understand and to teach. This topic is frequently taught by non-geographers and this resource will increase the confidence of practitioners.

What was the impact?

This resource will improve the confidence of practitioners.

Downloads

PowerPoint file: 4 figure grid references (44 KB)

PowerPoint file: 4 figure grid references - Gaelic version (49 KB)

PowerPoint file: 6 figure grid references (47 KB)

PowerPoint file: 6 figure grid references - Gaelic version (52 KB)