Transform your learners into master geometers with an activity that asks them to first complete an assessment task drawing the result after transformation of a given shape in the coordinate plane. They then use cards to represent transformations between given L-shapes.

Concepts

transformations, translations, reflections, rotations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as a review activity on transformations

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires materials, such as transparency sheets and thumbtacks
• Lesson focuses on congruence transformations (rigid motions); it could be modified to include similarity transformations

Pros

• Resource includes optional extension activity
• Lesson contains a table of common issues and how to address them

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.G.A.1.a 8.G.A.1.b 8.G.A.1.c 8.G.A.2 8.G.A.3 MP1 MP3 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8