Sliding Shapes Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Understanding

1. Which description is an example of a translation (slide)?

Rotate the shape 90° clockwise

Slide the shape 3 squares to the right

Flip the shape over a line

2. A square is at grid point (4, 5). It is slid 3 squares left and 2 squares down. Where is it now?

(7, 3)

(1, 3)

(1, 7)

3. Check all statements that show a translation followed by another translation (no rotation or flip):

Slide 2 up, then 3 right

Rotate 180°, then slide 1 left

Slide 4 down, then slide 2 left

4. Which single instruction will move a shape to the same place as "slide 1 left, then slide 3 right"?

Slide 2 right

Slide 4 right

Slide 1 right

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Drawing

5. Draw this on your grid paper: A rectangle covers squares from (1,1) to (2,3). Now slide the rectangle 3 squares right and 1 square down. Draw its new position below.

6. Write clear instructions (directions and number of squares) to move a star three squares up then two squares left.

7. Create a simple repeating pattern by translation: Describe the translation rule you will use (e.g. "slide 2 right, 1 down") and draw the first three positions of your shape.

8. Reflection: How can you tell a shape has been translated and not rotated or reflected? Write one sentence.