For example
Sliding a Ludo token four squares across the board is a translation.
In Grade 5
Children slide shapes across squared paper, counting the squares moved each way.
Watch out for
Children often turn the shape slightly while sliding it. A translation moves every point the same way, with no turning.
Say it at home
Slide a cutout shape across paper without turning it and draw round it twice.
Younger children may meet this as: slide, sliding across.
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