To solve this worksheet, we need to look at each pair of shapes (labeled a through l) and decide how the first shape turned into the second shape.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each problem:
a. The first shape is a vertical line of three blocks with a dot on the bottom. The second shape is the same, but the dot is on the top. The shape has been flipped upside down. This is a
Reflection.
b. The first shape is a "T" pointing up with a dot on the right. The second shape is a "T" pointing down with a dot on the left. The shape has been turned 180 degrees (or flipped both ways). This is a
Rotation.
c. The first shape is a "T" pointing up. The second shape is the same "T" pointing up, but it has moved to the right. The orientation hasn't changed. This is a
Translation.
d. The first shape is a vertical line with a dot in the middle. The second shape is a horizontal line with a dot in the middle. The shape has been turned 90 degrees. This is a
Rotation.
e. The first shape is an "L" shape pointing right. The second shape is an "L" shape pointing left. It looks like a mirror image. This is a
Reflection.
f. The first shape is a vertical line. The second shape is a horizontal line. The shape has been turned 90 degrees. This is a
Rotation.
g. The first shape is a "T" pointing right. The second shape is a "T" pointing left. It is a mirror image. This is a
Reflection.
h. The first shape is a square with a dot in the top right. The second shape is a square with a dot in the bottom left. The shape has been turned 180 degrees. This is a
Rotation.
i. The first shape is a square with a dot in the bottom left. The second shape is a square with a dot in the bottom right. It is a mirror image across a vertical line. This is a
Reflection.
j. The first shape is a square with a dot in the bottom left. The second shape is a square with a dot in the top right. The shape has been turned 180 degrees. This is a
Rotation.
k. The first shape is a "T" pointing right. The second shape is a "T" pointing down. The shape has been turned 90 degrees. This is a
Rotation.
l. The first shape is a vertical line with a dot on the bottom. The second shape is a vertical line with a dot on the bottom, just moved to the right. The orientation is identical. This is a
Translation.
Final Answer:
a. Reflection
b. Rotation
c. Translation
d. Rotation
e. Reflection
f. Rotation
g. Reflection
h. Rotation
i. Reflection
j. Rotation
k. Rotation
l. Translation
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of translations reflections and rotations worksheet answers.
