Year 2 Direction: Quarter Turns (679-681)

Master clockwise and anti-clockwise turns with confidence

This Year 2 direction worksheet set focuses on quarter turns, helping children understand and apply clockwise and anti-clockwise movement through clear, engaging activities.

Designed to build fluency step-by-step, this set supports children as they move from recognising turns to applying them in multi-step problems.

What’s included

• 3 differentiated worksheets:

  • Triangles – identify clockwise and anti-clockwise turns and simple quarter turns

  • Circles – calculate and compare turns, including opposite directions

  • Squares – follow multi-step turns and determine final positions

• Answer sheets included for every worksheet

• Clear layout with engaging visuals to support understanding

• QR code linking to a helpful video explanation

Skills covered

• Understanding quarter turns (¼ turns)

• Recognising clockwise and anti-clockwise directions

• Calculating turns in both directions

• Applying knowledge to multi-step movement problems

• Developing spatial awareness and reasoning

Perfect for

• Year 2 maths homework

• Classroom practice and consolidation

• SATs preparation

• Independent learning and revision

• Supporting lower and higher ability learners through differentiation

Why teachers love these worksheets

• Fully differentiated (Triangles, Circles, Squares)

• Clear progression from basic to more challenging tasks

• Minimal prep — ready to print and use

• Answers included for quick marking

• Designed to build confidence and understanding