A learner interprets a single directional instruction relative to a stated starting position and identifies the resulting location using spatial terms such as left, right, above, below, forward, and backward. The reasoning requires maintaining a reference point and orientation and distinguishing a one-step change in position from a longer route; multi-step movement plans, coordinate pairs, and formal vector descriptions are not included.
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Detailed Explanation: Follow one-step movement directions
Start by finding the starting place. Then follow the direction for one step.
Example:
Sam is standing on the blue square. He moves one step to the right. Where is Sam now?
- Find the blue square where Sam starts.
- Face the same way you are facing.
- Move your eyes or finger one space to the right.
- Sam is now on the square to the right of the blue square.
So, Sam is one step right of his starting place.
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Map Path (Left/Right/Up/Down) - One Instruction to Destination
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- Map Path (Left/Right/Up/Down) - One Instruction to Destination
- Map Path (Compass) - One Instruction to Destination
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