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Translations and reflections

Translate and reflect shapes on a grid.

Taught in Primary 6 in Nigeria (NERDC), Year 5 in United Kingdom (National Curriculum), Grade 5 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Primary 6

Strand
Mensuration and Geometry
Called
Translations and reflections
How it's taught
Shapes named and properties listed; constructions and accurate drawing emphasised in upper primary.
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United Kingdom (National Curriculum)

Year 5

Strand
Geometry
Called
Translations and reflections
How it's taught
Shape properties through sorting and classifying; angles measured in degrees from Year 5; position on grids.
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Canada (Ontario)

Grade 5

Strand
Spatial Sense
Called
Translations and reflections
How it's taught
Geometric properties explored through composing/decomposing shapes and spatial visualisation; transformations on grids with tools.
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