Describing Reflections of Figures


Exploration

GR. 6-8

Skill:

Use models or points in the coordinate plane to illustrate, recognize, or describe rigid transformations (translations, reflections, and rotations) of plane figures.

Describing Reflections of Figures

Illustrate reflections on the coordinate plane. Learn how to describe the reflection of a figure across a line.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

How does the line of reflection relate to the positions of the pre-image and the image?

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Question ouverte 2

How are the pre-image and image different across a reflection?

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