The coordinate plane is a popular place! Identify rotations, reflections, and dilations on the coordinate plane. Pupils work in small groups to match transformations of a figure with the description of the transformation. They perform transformations on a parallelogram and look for a pattern in the coordinates of a dilated pentagon.

Concepts

transformations, rotations, translations, reflections, coordinate geometry, coordinate plane

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a variety of materials to perform the transformations, such as software, patty paper, and transparencies
• Lead a discussion on what is essential to include in the descriptions of the different types of transformations

Classroom Considerations

• The class should be familiar with the different types of transformations

Pros

• The matching game is not pre-matched in its layout, which makes it okay for the class to cut out their own cards
• Contains suggestions for differentiation

Cons

• Does not include the center of dilation in the descriptions of the dilations

Common Core

8.G.A.3 HSG-CO.A.2 HSG-CO.A.5 MP2 MP5