Cut and turn

Cut and turn

Pencil and paper
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This task is about placing shapes to complete a pattern.
a)  
Cut out the small square. Glue it onto the large square to finish the turning pattern.
 
pattern 1
 
 
 b)  
Cut out the small square. Glue it onto the large square to finish the turning pattern.
 
pattern 2
 
 
 
c)  
Cut out the 2 small squares. Glue them onto the large square to finish the turning pattern. 
 
pattern 3
 d)  
Cut out the 3 small squares. Glue them onto the large square to make a 1/4 turn clockwise pattern.
 
pattern 4
 
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Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper, scissors and glue
Copyright: 
Graphics copyright: NZCER
Levels:
1, 2
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Transformation
Keywords: 
rotation, patterns, transformations
Description of task: 
Students cut and glue shapes to complete patterns involving rotation.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 1-2
Geometric thinking, set 3
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 

 

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