GCSE Maths Practice: bearings

Question 10 of 10

This question teaches the rules for correct bearing statements.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which of the following statements about bearings are true?}\end{array} \)

Select all correct options:

Bearings: clockwise from North, use three digits, never negative. Visualise with a compass.

Bearings must follow strict rules to be valid: always measured clockwise from North, expressed using three digits, and never negative. For example, North = 000°, East = 090°, South = 180°, West = 270°. Bearings are used in navigation, aviation, orienteering, and map work. Students should identify which statements follow these rules and which do not. Understanding these rules ensures accurate reading and interpretation of bearings in exam questions and real-world navigation. Practising multiple-choice questions and plotting bearings on a compass diagram strengthens understanding. Remembering the three key rules—clockwise, from North, three digits—helps students quickly eliminate incorrect options and gain confidence with bearings in all contexts.