Shaping Up!

What does the axis of symmetry do?

• Makes a shape bigger.

• Divides a shape into two or more equal parts.

• Changes the colour of a shape.

• Moves the shape around.

The axis of symmetry is always a straight line.

• True

• False

Which shape has an axis of symmetry?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Regular Hexagon

• All of the above

A rectangle has ____ axes of symmetry.

What happens if you fold a shape along its axis of symmetry?

• Both sides match perfectly.

• The shape changes size.

• The shape disappears.

• Both sides become different.

A heart shape can have more than one axis of symmetry.

• True

• False

Look at the butterfly in the picture. Which line is its axis of symmetry?

• Vertical Line

• Horizontal Line

• Diagonal Line

Which of these letters has an axis of symmetry? Choose your answer below.

• A

• B

• C

• D

A regular heptagon has ____ lines of symmetry.

A triangle does NOT have an axis of symmetry.

• True

• False