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

​This resource contains two films. 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.

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

Four-figure grid references video

Six-figure grid references PowerPoint presentations

Six-figure grid references (PowerPoint)

Six-figure grid references Gaelic version (PowerPoint)