Translation and Movement Sequences

Translation (movement) sequences involve shapes changing their position within the box from one step to the next. Unlike rotation (which changes the angle of a shape in place), translation changes where the shape is located. These patterns range from simple linear movement to complex bouncing paths.

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Types of Movement

Linear Translation

A shape moves in a straight line, one step at a time, in a consistent direction.

Direction	Movement per step
Right	One position to the right
Left	One position to the left
Up	One position upward
Down	One position downward
Diagonal	One position in a diagonal direction

Worked Example: Rightward Movement

Imagine the box divided into a 3×3 grid:

Sequence:

• Box 1: A black circle in position (1,1) — top-left
• Box 2: A black circle in position (1,2) — top-centre
• Box 3: A black circle in position (1,3) — top-right