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Describing Translations

Describing Translations

Assessment

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Mathematics

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8th Grade

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CCSS
HSG.CO.A.2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Eric Reinelt

Used 15+ times

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9 Slides • 3 Questions

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Describing Translations

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So far:

We start with a description of a translation...

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"translate 5 units to the right"​

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​​Then we draw the translation

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So far:

Then we describe it.

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"translate 5 units to the right"​

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​Then we draw the translation

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​Now, start with a drawing:

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Focus on Corresponding Points!

Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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Focus on Corresponding Points!

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

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Focus on Corresponding Points!

Description:​

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Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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Focus on Corresponding Points!

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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Description:​

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​To get from ABC to A'B'C'...

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​Translate 3 units to the left

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One more together:

Description:​

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​​To move from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C':

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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One more together:

Description:​

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​To move from triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C':

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​Translate 2 units down

Starting at ABC, moving to A'B'C'

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Multiple Choice

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How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD? 

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Up 4 units

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Down 2 units

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Left 3 units

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Up 2 units

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Multiple Choice

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How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD? 

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Up 4 units

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Right 5 units

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Right 1 unit

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Left 5 units

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Fill in the Blanks

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How would you describe the translation from rectangle ABCD to rectangle ABCD? 

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