Reflection, rotation and translation II

Reflection, rotation and translation II

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This resource is about recognising different ways of transforming shapes.

For each drawing, select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

Question

a)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

pari of square shapes

    • Reflection

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Question

b)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.
pair of threes on a dice
    • Reflection

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Question

c)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

pair of triangles

    • Reflection 

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Question

d)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

pair of ovals

    • Reflection 

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Question

e)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

pair of square shapes

    • Reflection 

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Question

f)  Select the word that describes how the first shape has been turned into the second shape.

pair of shaded squares with lines

    • Reflection 

    • Rotation

    • Translation

Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto-marking).
Level:
3
Description of task: 
Students identify whether reflection, rotation, or translation best describes how a shape has been transformed.
Curriculum Links: 
This resource can be used to help to identify students' understanding of rotation, translation and reflection.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 

 

Y6 (09/2000)

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Rotation
Translation
Rotation
Reflection
Translation
Reflection

6 correct – difficult

4-5 correct – moderate

2-3 correct – very easy

Diagnostic and formative information: 
 

Common error

b)

Reflection