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Home learning: a parent's guide to position
POSITION is about the relationship of one person or object to another – the toys are in the box; the books are on the shelf; the ball is under the table, and so on. Its link to maths may not be immediately obvious, but a child needs to understand position if they are to learn many aspects of mathematics, including counting.
Position also relates to movement, direction of travel and the ability to give and follow directions. This makes it a very practical aspect of maths and one that children can develop by getting out and about.
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