Draw a line

Draw a line

Pencil and paperOnline interactive
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This task is about parallel and right angled lines.
a)  For each of the following four questions, draw a parallel line to the line drawn on the grid. 

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i)  Draw a parallel line on the grid.

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ii) Draw a parallel line on the grid.

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iii) Draw a parallel line on the grid.

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iv)  Draw a parallel line on the grid.
 

b)  For each of the following four questions, draw a line that it at right angles to the line drawn on the grid. 

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i)  Draw a another line that is right angles to the line on the grid.

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ii) Draw a another line that is at right angles to the line on the grid.

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iii) Draw a another line that is at right angles to the line on the grid.

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iv) Draw a another line that is at right angles to the line on the grid.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Shape
Keywords: 
lines, line segments, perpendicular, parallel, right angles
Description of task: 
Students draw in lines that are parallel to, or at right angles to, a given line.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 3-4
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 
 

 

Y6 (09/2000)

a)

Lines approximately parallel.

4 correct – moderate

2-3 correct – very easy

b)

Lines approximately at right angles.

4 correct – very difficult

2-3 correct – moderate