Translation
Maths: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 7.3.2
Translation
Translation is moving a shape from one position to another. The shape does NOT turn or change size.
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Translation
- The red rectangle has been translated to the blue rectangle.
- The red rectangle has moved but has NOT changed size or turned.
Tracking points of the rectangle
- You can see how the rectangle has been translated by choosing a point to track.
- Point A is shown on both rectangles.
Tracking points
- If you count how many squares A has moved from the red rectangle to the blue rectangle, you will see:
- A has moved 4 squares to the right.
- A has moved 3 squares down.
Test yourself on Translation
What changes in a shape when you complete a translation?
Shape A can be translated onto shape B.
True or false?Shape A can be translated onto shape B.
True or false?Shape A can be translated onto shape B.
True or false?Shape A can be translated onto shape B.
True or false?