Figure the pattern

Figure the pattern

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This task is about identifying transformations.
Gina created some koru patterns using the single koru she had designed.
 
                                      
single-koru.png
 
Identify the type of transformation she did not use to create each pattern.
The first one has been done for you.
 
In this first pattern she used translation and reflection.
 
koru-pattern-1.jpg
 
She did not use  rotation. 

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a) 
 
koru-pattern-2.jpg
She did not use RotationReflectionTranslation

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b)
koru-pattern-3.jpg
She did not use RotationReflectionTranslation

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c)
koru-pattern-4.jpg
She did not use RotationReflectionTranslation
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This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto-marking displayed to students).
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Transformation
Keywords: 
reflection, rotation, translation, transformations
Description of task: 
Students identify which of the three transformations (rotation, reflection, translation) were not used to create repeating koru patterns.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 4-5
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 
Y8 (05/2000)
a)

b)

c)

 Reflection

Rotation

Translation
all 3 correct - difficult  
2 correct - easy  
1 correct - very easy