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P4 Seeing it move

rectangle properties

State two properties shown by the rectangle.

A rectangle with opposite equal sides and right angles.
One step of the worked solution to rectangle properties, drawn in pencil.
5 steps, drawn in pencil

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The pattern behind it: Seeing it move

Work out where the pieces land after a fold, cut or stack.

In this one. Marks on a diagram state exact properties; appearance alone does not prove equality or a right angle.

ABCDEFa straight strip of three: the two ends land opposite

How to spot it

Words like 'folded', 'cut along the dotted line' or 'stacked' appear beside a shape, and the question asks for a length or angle that only makes sense once the pieces are in their new positions.

Common mistake

Children try to calculate the answer before working out where the pieces actually end up, skipping the visualisation step that the whole question depends on.

Try one like it

Standard complete a symmetric figure Complete the shown half-figure by reflecting it across the dashed line.
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