8th grade 4th Six Weeks Transformations

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What does it mean to rotate a figure?

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To turn a figure around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the x-axis?

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The horizontal axis in a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the y-axis?

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The vertical axis in a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its shape or orientation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a 90° clockwise rotation?

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A rotation that turns a figure 90 degrees to the right around a point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a 180° rotation?

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A rotation that turns a figure 180 degrees around a point, resulting in an upside-down image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a transformation?

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An operation that moves or changes a figure in some way.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

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What is the center of rotation?

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The fixed point around which a figure is rotated.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the difference between reflection and rotation?

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Reflection creates a mirror image, while rotation turns the figure around a point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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