Maps and Scales - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression Point

Space

1.25

• Identification of main features on local maps

1.75

• Construction of informal local maps

2.0 Standard

… Students specify location as a relative position, including left and right, and interpret simple networks, diagrams and maps involving a small number of points, objects or locations.

2.25

• Determination of approximate north by considering the position of the sun
• Use of a grid to refer to objects on a map

2.5

• Orientation of north, south, east and west from their own current position

3.0 Standard

… Students locate and identify places on maps and diagrams.

They give travel directions and describe positions using simple compass directions (for example, N for North) and grid references on a street directory.

3.25

• Use of scaled grids to draw similar figures (enlarged or reduced)
• Use of a graphical scale to determine actual size and distance from a map
• Interpretation of maps of their own immediate environment using various scales; for example, school ground, suburb, state, country
• Description of a path by a set of coordinates

3.75

• Use of a compass and compass directions to describe orientation in the school ground

4.0 Standard

… Students develop and follow instructions to draw shapes and nets of solids using simple scale.

They use the ideas of size, scale, and direction to describe relative location and objects in maps.

They use compass directions, coordinates, scale and distance, and conventional symbols to describe routes between places shown on maps.

They use network diagrams to show relationships and connectedness such as a family tree and the shortest path between towns on a map.

4.25

• Use of a map reference to locate a point or region on a map

4.5

• Use of conventional symbols and contours to describe a route marked on a map

4.75

• Calculation of size of objects using a numerical map scale
• Use of bearings and distances to plot a route on a map

5.0 Standard

… Students use coordinates to identify position in the plane.

They use lines, grids, contours, isobars, scales and bearings to specify location and direction on plans and maps.

They use network diagrams to specify relationships.

They consider the connectedness of a network, such as the ability to travel through a set of roads between towns.

6.0 Standard

… Students determine the effect of changing the scale of one characteristic of two- and three-dimensional shapes (for example, side length, area, volume and angle measure) on related characteristics.