Grade 4

What is a ray?

ray

A straight path that starts at a point and keeps going one way.

For example

A torch beam starts at the bulb and shoots out like a ray.

In Grade 4

Children draw outward from a starting point with an arrow to show that a ray keeps going.

Watch out for

Children often draw a ray with two end points. A ray has one start and then carries on without stopping.

Say it at home

Shine a torch and talk about how the light starts at one point and travels on.

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