Transformations

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is a change in the position, size, or shape of a figure.

Front

What are the three main types of transformations?

Back

Translation, Rotation, Reflection.

Front

What does translation mean?

Back

Translation means to slide a shape from one position to another without turning it.

Front

What does rotation mean?

Back

Rotation means to turn a shape around a fixed point.

Front

What does reflection mean?

Back

Reflection means to flip a shape over a line to create a mirror image.

Front

What is an example of translation?

Back

Moving a triangle 3 units to the right.

Front

What is an example of rotation?

Back

Turning a square 90 degrees around its center.

Front

What is an example of reflection?

Back

Flipping a butterfly image over a vertical line.

Front

What is the term for a slide in geometry?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is the term for a turn in geometry?

Back

Rotation.