Describe positions in space (above, below, beside, in front of, behind, between, next to)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~1 min
math.gK.f.gm.position_words.ex_01
Follow Position Direction
Prompt
Follow these directions: 1) Put the bear ABOVE the box. 2) Put the bear BESIDE the box. 3) Put the bear BEHIND the box.
M-K-F-EX-32-A
Photograph
Physical / non-image
Three-panel photo reference of correct bear placements: (left) bear floating slightly above red box; (center) bear standing to the right of red box; (right) bear standing behind red box (partially obscured by it). Used as the rubric exemplar.
How it's presented
mode
manipulative
manipulative
teddy bear and box
Answer criteria
type
physical placement observation
rubric
Correctly places bear in all 3 positions; teacher observes.
Hints
- Above means HIGHER UP (not touching).
- Behind means on the OTHER SIDE from you.
Misconceptions to watch
- Places bear in front of box when asked 'behind' (frame-of-reference error).
- Places bear ON TOP OF box when asked 'above' (above without contact vs. on).
Used in lessons