Measuring: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet designed to challenge students with measuring bearings and related concepts, including practical and reasoning questions for Grade 6 learners.

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Measuring: Challenge & Extension

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the bearing of point B from point A if A is due north of B and the bearing from A to B is 045°.
[2 marks]
2.
Construct a bearing from point C to point D with a 3-figure bearing of 130°. Draw on the grid.
[3 marks]
3.
Plot a point E that is located at a bearing of 225° from point A, 6 units away.
[3 marks]
4.
A ship is sailing on a bearing of 060°. If it changes course to a bearing of 120°, what is the angle turned?
[2 marks]
5.
A motorist travels from point F to G, bearing 330°, then changes to bearing 180°. How many degrees has the motorist turned?
[2 marks]
6.
Calculate the distance if a boat travels 4 units on a bearing of 045°, then turns to a bearing of 135° and travels 3 units. Find the straight-line distance between start and end points.
[4 marks]
7.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following bearing: From point H to I is 200°, but the diagram shows a bearing of 020°.
[3 marks]
8.
Aerial survey: An aircraft flies from point J to K on a bearing of 090° for 10 km. It then changes course to 135° for another 8 km. Plot the route and find the final position relative to J.
[4 marks]
9.
Challenge: Construct a triangle on the grid with sides of 5 units, 7 units, and 8 units, with one side along a bearing of 045°. Label all sides and angles.
[4 marks]
10.
Estimate the bearing of a landmark that is directly south-west of your position.
[2 marks]
11.
Mixed Review: A cyclist travels 3 km at a bearing of 030°, then turns 90° to the right and travels 4 km. What is the overall bearing from start to finish?
[3 marks]
12.
Error Analysis: A student claims that a bearing of 270° means moving directly east. Is this correct? Explain your answer.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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