Translation Race

Introducing “Translation Race” – the engaging and educational printable game designed to sharpen the spatial skills of students in Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 as they embark on a journey of translations.

National Curriculum Objectives:

Year 4: Describe movements between positions as translations of a given unit to the left/right and up/down.
Year 5: Identify, describe, and represent the position of a shape following a reflection or translation, using the appropriate language, and understand that the shape remains unchanged.
Year 6: Draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane, and reflect them in the axes.

Aim of the Game: Be the first player to successfully translate your shape to the opposite side of the grid by mastering the art of translation.

Translation Race not only makes learning fun but also enhances critical mathematical skills in a thrilling and interactive way. Get ready to explore the world of shapes, translations, and strategic thinking – the race to the opposite side of the grid is on!