Bearings

The Maths Habit Handout to print

Sam says the treasure is 70° from the old oak tree.
Can you find it?

Not yet: 70° from which direction, and turning which way? And how far?

Bearing
A direction, measured clockwise from north and written with three figures.

NStart from north ↻Turn clockwise 000Write three figures

Write down the bearing of B from A.

Bearing = 075°

Bearing = 152°

Bearing = 075°

Bearing = 300°

Bearings worksheet, page 1

Bearings worksheet, page 2

Answer sheet

  1. The bearing of B from A is 070°. What is the bearing of A from B?

    250°

  2. A ship sails on a bearing of 135°. Which compass direction is that?

    South east

  1. Write down the bearing of B from A.

    064°
    NAB64°

  2. Write down the bearing of B from A.

    288°
    NAB72°

  3. The bearing of Q from P is 115°. Work out the bearing of P from Q.

    295°
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