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Coordinate Transformations

Identify properties of translations, rotations, and reflections; describe and perform these transformations on given figures, and understand that the image is congruent to the original

Suggested ages 11–14

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Evidence of understanding

  • Reflect a shape in a given mirror line (including diagonal lines) and state the coordinates of the image
  • Rotate a shape about a given centre by 90° or 180° and describe the result
  • Translate a shape by a given vector and verify that lengths and angles are preserved

Assessment prompt

If Coordinate Transformations is asked to rotate a triangle 90° clockwise around a fixed point, can they work out where each corner ends up — and confirm the triangle is still the same size and shape?

Standards alignment

8.G.1aUS · ccss-math

Properties of transformations: Lines

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8

8.G.1bUS · ccss-math

Properties of transformations: Angles

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8

8.G.1cUS · ccss-math

Properties of transformations: Parallel lines

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8

8.G.3US · ccss-math

Coordinates and transformations

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8

KS3.Maths.Geo.8GB · uk-nc-2013

Transformations

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3