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POSITION

Position

Definition Of Position

Position is the space occupied by an object with respect to another object.

More About Position

The position of an object with respect to another is given by using the terms 'in front', 'behind', 'left', 'right', 'above', 'below', 'top', 'bottom', etc.

Video Examples: Year 2 - Describing Position

Example of Position

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In the above figure, the letter R is on the top.
We can also say that the letter R is above the letters O and G.
Letter B is below the letters O and G.
Letter P is present to the right of the letter B.
Like this, we can explain the position of the letters placed in the figure.

Solved Example on Position

Ques: Which shape is below the triangle?

 example of  Position

Choices:

A. rectangle
B. circle
C. triangle
D. square
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: 'Below' is the position occupied by one object beneath another object.
Step 2: So, the figure that is placed below the triangle is 'rectangle'.

Quick Summary

  • Position describes where something is located.
  • Position is relative to other objects.
  • Terms like 'in front', 'behind', 'left', 'right', 'above', and 'below' are used to describe position.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples and hands-on activities to help students understand the concept of position. Encourage students to describe the position of objects in the classroom.

🎓 Prerequisites

    Check Your Knowledge

    Q1: Which shape is below the triangle?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: What does 'position' mean?
    A: Position tells you where something is located compared to something else.

    Q: How do you describe position?
    A: We describe position using words like 'above', 'below', 'left', 'right', 'in front', and 'behind'.

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