This worksheet is about translation of shapes. It helps students understand how to move shapes on a coordinate plane based on specific instructions.
Purpose:
- Understanding Translations: Students learn that translations involve moving a shape up/down, left/right without changing its size or orientation.
- Coordinate Plane Practice: Students practice using the x and y axes to plot and move shapes.
- Following Directions: Students carefully follow instructions to translate the shapes accurately.
How it Works:
- Instructions: Each shape has a set of instructions, like “+6 units on the Y-axis” and “-2 units on the X-axis”. This means moving the shape 6 units up and 2 units to the left.
- Graphing: Students use the grid (the coordinate plane) to plot the original shape and then its new position after following the instructions.
- Answer Key: The second page shows the correct translations for each shape, allowing students to check their work.
Answer Key
