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Solve problems involving marking and translating points in the first quadrant on a coordinate grid
I can solve problems involving marking and translating points in the first quadrant on a coordinate grid.
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Year 4
Solve problems involving marking and translating points in the first quadrant on a coordinate grid
I can solve problems involving marking and translating points in the first quadrant on a coordinate grid.
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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.
Keywords
Translate / translation - Sliding or moving a shape without rotating or flipping it means to translate.
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.
Reiterate that the x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis is vertical. Use visual aids and have students physically point to or trace along the axes on a large grid to reinforce understanding.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which coordinate do we write first when describing a position on the coordinates plane?
y-coordinate
Q2.
Which lines are parallel?
B
C
Q3.
Question: What is the coordinate of the dot?
(4, 0)
(2, 4)
Q4.
The polygon is translated 1 square down. Write the new coordinate of vertex A remembering brackets and a comma.
Q5.
Translate the polygon 3 squares right. What are the new coordinates of the vertices?
(3, 2) (6, 2) ( 5, 1)
(2, 1) (4, 1) (2, 3)
Q6.
The polygon is translated 1 square right and 2 squares down. Write the new coordinate of vertex A remembering brackets and a comma.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Jacob wants to translate his shape 3 squares up. Which statement is correct?
Add 3 to the x-coordinate.
Subtract 3 from the y-coordinate.
Q2.
Sofia wants to translate her shape 4 squares left. Which statement is correct?
Subtract 4 from the y-coordinate.
Add 4 to the x-coordinate.
Q3.
Which coordinates will produce a rectangle?
(3,4) (3,1) (6,2) (6,4)
Q4.
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)
(0, 2), (2, 2) and (1, 4)
Q5.
Sofia translates the shape 1 place right and 2 places up. Match the original coordinates to the new coordinates.
(2, 6)
(2, 4)
(4,4)
Q6.
What is the missing coordinate for vertex B? Remember to write the coordinate using brackets and a comma.
