Geometry: Transformations
Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Mathematical Practices
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
Representing and Combining Transformations
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For the lesson, visit the following site: Mathematics Assessment Project
Scroll down and download the Lesson (complete) as a pdf.
Geometry
Translations
Geometry
Reflections
Geometry
Rotations
Student Practice
Work collaboratively with the cards provided to complete the various transformations.
Extend your work by combining multiple transformations.
Discuss your findings with the class.
Extend your work by combining multiple transformations.
Discuss your findings with the class.
Solutions
The process is so important to creating young mathematicians. More than one method can be used to arrived at the same solution. Be prepared to defend your solution and methodology.