How many times?

How many times?

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This task is about the order of rotational symmetry.
How many times does each shape fit onto itself in one complete turn?

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a) shape a
The shape fits onto itself     times in one complete turn.

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b) shape b
The shape fits onto itself    times in one complete turn.

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c) shape c
The shape fits onto itself     times in one complete turn.

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d) shape d
The shape fits onto itself times in one complete turn.

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e) shape e
The shape fits onto itself    times in one complete turn.

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f) shape f
The shape fits onto itself    times in one complete turn.
Task administration: 
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: 
symmetry, order of symmetry, rotational symmetry, rotation, transformations
Description of task: 
Students identify the order of rotational symmetry for a number of shapes.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 4-5
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 
   

Y9 (04/1998)
a) 4 very easy
b) 8 easy
c) 6 easy
d) 2 easy
e) 16 easy
f) 4 moderate
Diagnostic and formative information: 
  Common error Likely reason
a) - f) Correct answer – 1
Correct answer + 1		 Does not count complete turn.
Counts complete turn twice.
d) 4 Rotates black onto white.
f) 8 Ignores internal part of pattern.