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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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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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.

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