Grade 2 Math · Spatial Sense

Read a simple grid map

Read a simple grid map of a neighbourhood, find how many blocks separate two places, and give the direction to walk between them. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G2-E1.4, G2-E1.5

Try one

Look at the map. Starting at your house, which direction do you walk (along the grid) to reach the school?

Columns run 1 to 5 (left to right). Rows run 1 to 4 (top to bottom).
Your house is at column 5, row 2.
The school is at column 1, row 2.
The arena is at column 2, row 1.

Answer: left

See one solved, step by step

Look at the map. Which place is at column 3, row 3?

Columns run 1 to 5 (left to right). Rows run 1 to 4 (top to bottom).
The library is at column 5, row 1.
The arena is at column 4, row 4.
The school is at column 3, row 3.
The bakery is at column 2, row 4.
  • the library
  • the arena
  • the bakery
  • the school
📘 Worked solution
1The school is at column 3, row 3.That is the location listed for column 3, row 3.
2Answer: the schoolthe school is the place at that spot.

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