Transformations

There are 366 different Starters of The Day, many to choose from. You will find below some starters on the topic of Transformations. A lesson starter does not have to be on the same topic as the main part of the lesson or the topic of the previous lesson. It is often very useful to revise or explore other concepts by using a starter based on a totally different area of Mathematics.

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Transformations Starters:

Dice Reflections

A dice is reflected in two mirrors. What numbers can be seen?

Mirror Maths

The bottom half of some symmetrical calculations are shown above. Can you work out the answers?

Reflective Cat

On squared paper copy the drawing of the face then reflect it in three different lines.

Rotational Symmetry

Draw a pattern with rotational symmetry of order 6 but no line symmetry.

Wrapping Paper

Find the order of rotational symmetry of the repeating pattern.

 

Exercises

Alpha Twist

Alpha Twist

Develop your skills and understanding of rotation in this fast-paced challenge.

Blow Up

Blow Up

Click on all the points that could be the centre of enlargement of the shape if the image does not go off the grid.

Rotation Visual Aid

Rotation Visual Aid

A Geogebra manipulative that shows the effect of rotating an object with a moveable centre of rotation.

Rotational Symmetry Pairs

Rotational Symmetry Pairs

The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of rotational symmetry.

Transformation Tetris

Transformation Tetris

Develop your skills translating and rotating shapes in this fast paced classic game.

Transformations

Transformations

Draw transformations online and have them instantly checked. Includes reflections, translations, rotations and enlargements.

Transformations of Functions

Transformations of Functions

A visual aid showing how various transformations affect the graph of a function.

Vector Cops

Vector Cops

Help the cops catch the robbers by finding the vectors that will end the chase.

Which Transformation?

Which Transformation?

Identify which simple transformations these diagrams represent.

 

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