Move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can move objects including polygons on a grid according to directions and mark the new position.
Key learning points
- Objects covering more than one position on a grid can be moved by giving directions.
- A shape can be moved to a new position on a grid according to the directions.
- If a shape has moved, you can describe the move using left, right, up, down and the number of squares moved.
Keywords
Polygon - A polygon is a 2D shape made up of three or more straight lines.
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.
Teacher tip
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.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A polygon is a 2D shape made up of three or more straight lines.
Q2.Select the polygon.
Q3.Which of these is the correct instruction to move the unicorn to the star?
Q4.Give Dot directions to get to the apple without hitting the blue box.
Q5.Which of these statements describe the movement of the counter from A to B?
Q6.Jacob says that ‘A has moved 2 squares left and 2 squares up.’ Is he correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Sofia gives directions to translate polygon A to B. She says, ‘Translate A 3 squares down’. Is she correct?
Q2.Jacob gives directions to translate polygon A to B. He says, ‘Translate A 6 squares down.’ Is he correct?
Q3.Jacob gives directions to translate polygon A to B. He says, ‘3 places right, 4 down.’ Is he correct?
Q4.Complete the sentence to describe the translation from A to B.
squares right.
Q5.Which of these correctly describes the translation from A to B?
Q6.Sofia translated the polygon from A to B. What directions will translate the polygon back to its original position?
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