Transformation – Translate, Rotate, Reflect

We are learning about Transformation in Maths. We will focus on Rotation, Reflection, and Translation of shapes.

Definitions:

Translate (Translation):

What it means: Moving a shape from one place to another without turning or flipping it.

Example: Sliding a shape to the right or up.

 

Rotate (Rotation):

What it means: Turning a shape around a fixed point.

Example: Spinning a shape 90 degrees, 180 degrees, etc.

 

Reflect (Reflection):

What it means: Flipping a shape over a line to make a mirror imag