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Transformations

Revise Transformations in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 16 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Moving Shapes Around

Introduction 2

What to State for Each Transformation

Key Facts 3

Method: Identifying Transformations

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example: Translation

Notes 5

Common Mistakes

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Rotation

State CENTRE, ANGLE, and DIRECTION (CW/ACW). Shape turns around fixed point. 180° is same CW or ACW.

Reflection

State the MIRROR LINE (equation). Shape flips over. Points and images are equidistant from mirror line.

Sample Questions

A translation is described by the vector (3, −2). What does this mean?

A. Move 3 units down and 2 units right
B. Move 3 units right and 2 units down
C. Move 3 units up and 2 units left
D. Move 3 units left and 2 units up

1 markfoundation

Shape A is mapped to shape B by a translation. Describe fully what information is needed to describe a translation.

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