Position and symmetry

Co-ordinates, columns, rows and diagonals are all here. Remember to use the brackets and a comma when writing down a pair of co-ordinates.

Introducing translations.

When plotting points on a grid remember the first number is the number of squares along and the second number is the number of squares up. Some great drawings to plot, but care needs to be taken!

Lines of symmetry: look out for shapes with more than one line of symmetry.

Drawing reflections is much trickier than you might think. Some children (and adults) have real difficulties with these.

Translating a shape on a grid

Translation in maths just means slide the shape along a certain distance. Try drawing the picture by translating the shapes as shown.

More translating points on a grid.