GCSE Maths Practice: bearings

Question 9 of 10

This question teaches students the key rules for bearings.

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

Select all correct options:

Check each statement against the rules: clockwise from North, 000°–360°, positive, may need trigonometry.

Bearings must follow strict conventions: measured clockwise from North, expressed in three digits, and positive. They often require trigonometry to resolve distances or angles in non-right-angled triangles. Negative bearings are invalid. Students should visualise bearings using a compass diagram and identify which statements align with these rules. Understanding these conventions ensures accuracy when calculating bearings in navigation, map work, or exam problems. Practising multiple-choice questions that test the rules helps internalise these principles. Applying these rules correctly prevents mistakes and reinforces confidence in solving bearings problems of varying complexity.