You will probably learn about bearings in Maths as well as Geography. Watch this GCSE Maths revision video – it’s really helpful.

As the author of the video says, when using bearings there should be three things to have in mind:

• A bearing should be taken from North
• You should go clockwise
• The answer should be three figures (numbers)

1) Drawing A Bearing

Click on the picture below to get to the online activity. Then click on ‘use resource’.

 

2) Estimating A Bearing

Click on the picture below to get to the online activity. Then click on ‘use resource’.

 

3) Complete a Worksheet on Bearings

You will need:

• A printed copy of the worksheet: you can view a pdf version here or a MS Word version here
• Your exercise book (or paper on which to write and draw your answers)
• A protractor (the circular 360 degree protractors are best)
• A pencil and a ruler