Starter quiz
- Which coordinate do we write first when describing a position on the coordinates plane?
- x-coordinate ✓
- y-coordinate
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- Which lines are parallel?
- A ✓
- B
- C
- Question: What is the coordinate of the dot?
- (0, 4) ✓
- (4, 0)
- (2, 4)
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- The polygon is translated 1 square down. Write the new coordinate of vertex A remembering brackets and a comma.
- '(1,2)' ✓
- Translate the polygon 3 squares right. What are the new coordinates of the vertices?
- (3, 2) (6, 2) ( 5, 1)
- (3, 4) (3, 2) (4, 2) ✓
- (2, 1) (4, 1) (2, 3)
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- The polygon is translated 1 square right and 2 squares down. Write the new coordinate of vertex A remembering brackets and a comma.
- '(4,2)' ✓
Exit quiz
- Jacob wants to translate his shape 3 squares up. Which statement is correct?
- Add 3 to the x-coordinate.
- Add 3 to the y-coordinate. ✓
- Subtract 3 from the y-coordinate.
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- Sofia wants to translate her shape 4 squares left. Which statement is correct?
- Subtract 4 from the x-coordinate. ✓
- Subtract 4 from the y-coordinate.
- Add 4 to the x-coordinate.
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- Which coordinates will produce a rectangle?
- (1,4) (1,9) (8,4) (8,9) ✓
- (3,4) (3,1) (6,2) (6,4)
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- Sofia’s triangle has the coordinates (1, 2) (3, 2) and (2, 4). She wants to translate it 1 square down. What will the new coordinates be?
- (1, 3) (3, 3) and (3, 4)
- (1, 1) (3, 1) and (2, 3) ✓
- (0, 2), (2, 2) and (1, 4)
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- Sofia translates the shape 1 place right and 2 places up. Match the original coordinates to the new coordinates.
- (1, 4)⇔(2, 6) ✓
- (1, 2)⇔(2, 4) ✓
- (3, 2)⇔(4,4) ✓
- What is the missing coordinate for vertex B? Remember to write the coordinate using brackets and a comma.
- '(5,3)' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Coordinates are recorded in brackets with the numbers separated by a comma.
- Count along the x-axis and then the y-axis to find the coordinates for the marked point.
- The shape made with the new points after translation should be exactly the same shape and size as the original shape.
Common misconception
Pupils might write the y-coordinate (vertical distance) first instead of the x-coordinate (horizontal distance).
Reinforce the correct order by teaching "x comes before y" just like in the alphabet. Practice with examples and devices like "along the x-axis, then up the y-axis" to solidify this concept.
Keywords
Translate / translation - Sliding or moving a shape without rotating or flipping it means to translate.
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