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YEAR 5 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Coordinates and transformations.

Coordinates and transformations: constructing grids, ordered coordinates, movement on coordinate grids.

5 lessons1 practice test

Work through the topic

Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

01
Constructing grids
Build a first-quadrant coordinate grid with named axes, a clear origin and equal intervals.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Ordered coordinates
Read and plot ordered pairs by going across first, then up.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Movement on coordinate grids
Follow horizontal and vertical moves on a grid and work backwards from a finish point.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
04
Translations/reflections/rotations
Translate, reflect and rotate a shape without changing its size or shape.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
05
Symmetry and transformations
Identify reflection and rotational symmetry by checking the whole shape.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet

AFTER THE LESSONS

Topic review

Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.

1 practice test · Separate worked marking guides