MathsYears 4–5Geometry - Position & Direction

Describe translations

Describe movements between positions as translations of a given unit to the left/right and up/down

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine sliding a toy car across the floor. It doesn't spin or flip—it just moves in a straight line. That's a translation! 🚗

  2. 2

    What happens to a shape during a translation? 🤔

  3. 3

    Slide the star 3 squares to the right. 🌟

  4. 4

    Let's describe a translation together! 📝

  5. 5

    If a shape moves 2 squares left, how many squares did it slide? 🧩

  6. 6

    Slide the triangle 4 squares down. 🔺

  7. 7

    Which word describes a shape sliding without turning? 🎯

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