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Move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position

I can move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position.

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Move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position

I can move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Objects covering more than one position on a grid can be moved by giving directions.
  2. A shape can be moved to a new position on a grid according to the directions.
  3. If a shape has moved, you can describe the move using left, right, up, down and the number of squares moved.

Common misconception

Pupils may miscount the squares when moving the shape, leading to inaccurate placement.

Encourage students to carefully count squares from the current position of each vertex and ensure consistency in their counting across the entire shape. Practice counting out loud as a class or in pairs. Relate it to counting on using a number line.

Keywords

  • Polygon - A polygon is a 2D shape made up of three or more straight lines.

Teach pupils to focus on a specific vertex (usually the top-left corner) or the entire shape when moving it. Guide them to track this point or the shape consistently during the movement.
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6 Questions

Q1.
True or false? A polygon is a 2D shape made up of three or more straight lines.
Correct answer: True
False
Q2.
Select the polygon.
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q3.
Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
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Up 3 squares
Up 2 squares
Right 3 squares
Correct answer: Left 3 squares
Q4.
Give Dot directions to get to the apple without hitting the blue box.
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Right 3 squares, down 1 square
Right 1 square, down 1 square, right 1 square
Correct answer: Right 2 squares, down 1 square
Q5.
Which of these statements describe the movement of the counter from A to B?
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Correct answer: Right 4 squares. Up 1 square.
Right 5 squares. Up 2 squares.
Right 4 squares. Up 2 squares.
Q6.
Jacob says that ‘A has moved 2 squares left and 2 squares up.’ Is he correct?
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Yes
Correct answer: No

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6 Questions

Q1.
Sofia gives directions to translate polygon A to B. She says, ‘Translate A 3 squares down’. Is she correct?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: Yes
No
Q2.
Jacob gives directions to translate polygon A to B. He says, ‘Translate A 6 squares down.’ Is he correct?
An image in a quiz
Yes
Correct answer: No
Q3.
Jacob gives directions to translate polygon A to B. He says, ‘3 places right, 4 down.’ Is he correct?
An image in a quiz
Yes
Correct answer: No
Q4.
Complete the sentence to describe the translation from A to B. squares right.
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Correct Answer: 4, four
Q5.
Which of these correctly describes the translation from A to B?
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2 squares right. 4 squares down.
Correct answer: 1 square right. 3 squares down.
2 squares right 3 squares down.
Q6.
Sofia translated the polygon from A to B. What directions will translate the polygon back to its original position?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: 4 squares left. 1 square down.
3 squares left. 1 square down.
4 squares left. 2 squares down.