Exploring Rotations in Transformations

What are the three key pieces of information needed for rotations?

• Angle, point, and direction

• Size, shape, and color

• Length, width, and height

• Speed, distance, and time

Which of the following does not change during a rotation?

• Size

• Angle

• Point

• Direction

What is the first type of rotation question you might encounter?

• Finding the area of a rotated shape

• Describing the transformation between two shapes

• Rotating a shape about a given point

• Calculating the perimeter of a rotated shape

What tool is recommended for solving rotation questions?

• Tracing paper

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

In a type 1 question, what is the first step after covering the shape with tracing paper?

• Copy the shape onto the tracing paper

• Rotate the tracing paper

• Mark the corners of the shape

• Remove the tracing paper

What is the final step in solving a type 1 rotation question?

• Redraw the shape on the actual sheet of paper

• Rotate the tracing paper

• Label the new shape

• Press down the tracing paper

What is the most straightforward way to solve a type 2 rotation question?

• Calculating the angle mathematically

• Using a protractor

• Using a ruler

• Trial and error using tracing paper

What should you do if the shapes do not align on the first try in a type 2 question?

• Use a different method

• Keep selecting different points

• Give up

• Ask for help

What is usually the angle of rotation in type 2 questions?

• 60 or 120 degrees

• 45 or 135 degrees

• 90 or 180 degrees

• 30 or 150 degrees

What is the final answer format for a type 2 rotation question?

• Size and shape

• Length and width

• Speed and distance

• Angle and point of rotation