Introduction to rotations
I can understand the nature of rotations and appreciate what changes and what is invariant.
Introduction to rotations
I can understand the nature of rotations and appreciate what changes and what is invariant.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The length of the lines do not change when rotated
- The angles inside an object do not change when rotated
- When an object is rotated, its image is congruent
- Unless a full rotation occurs, the object and its image will not have the same orientation
Keywords
Rotation - The rotation of an object is the turning of an object by a fixed amount and around a fixed point (called the centre of rotation).
Common misconception
After an object has been rotated, the orientation stays the same if the image looks the same.
This is only true if the object is rotated through 360°. Otherwise, the orientation is different as each vertex is in a different position.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Introduction to rotations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Introduction to rotations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
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