Understanding Symmetry in Shapes

Understanding Symmetry in Shapes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

The video tutorial introduces the concepts of symmetry and asymmetry, explaining how to identify symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes. It demonstrates creating a semicircle by manipulating shapes and explains the concept of the line of symmetry. The video includes exercises to practice identifying symmetry and concludes with a check for understanding.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between symmetric and asymmetric shapes?

Symmetric shapes can be divided into two equal parts, while asymmetric shapes cannot.

Both symmetric and asymmetric shapes can be divided into two equal parts.

Neither symmetric nor asymmetric shapes can be divided into two equal parts.

Asymmetric shapes can be divided into two equal parts, while symmetric shapes cannot.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about symmetric shapes?

They are always irregular.

They can be divided into two equal parts with a line.

They cannot be divided into two equal parts.

They are always circular.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you create a semicircle from a shape?

By cutting the shape in half.

By flipping and aligning the shape correctly.

By stretching the shape.

By rotating the shape.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the line called that divides a shape into two equal parts?

Line of symmetry

Line of division

Line of balance

Line of equality

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you fold a shape along its line of symmetry?

The shape will disappear.

The shape will become asymmetric.

The parts will fit each other perfectly.

The parts will not fit each other.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shapes is likely to be symmetric?

A random scribble

A jagged line

A circle

A spiral

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a shape has a line of symmetry, what can be said about its two halves?

They are identical.

They are different in size.

They are different in shape.

They are different in color.

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