Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Translation (1)

In the Max Maths Year 5 curriculum, students are introduced to the concept of translation in geometry. Translation is described as the movement of a shape from one position to another without any rotation occurring. This means that the shape slides either horizontally, vertically, or both, but does not turn or flip at any point during the movement. An example provided to illustrate this concept shows a triangle being translated 4 places to the right. The visual representation helps students to clearly see the shift in position, with the triangle maintaining its orientation and shape throughout the translation.

Further exploring the idea of translation, another example is given where the same triangle is moved 2 places upwards. This demonstrates a vertical translation, as opposed to the horizontal movement previously shown. Again, the triangle's orientation remains unchanged, reinforcing the idea that translation involves sliding the shape in a straight line along the grid. These examples serve as a foundation for students to understand how shapes can be moved within a plane, an essential skill in grasping more complex geometric transformations.