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Integrated Mathematics 2

Goal 2: Geometry and Measurement - The learner will describe geometric figures in the coordinate plane algebraically.

Objective 2.04. Describe the transformation (translation, reflection, rotation, dilation) of polygons in the coordinate plane in simple algebraic terms.

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Relating Rotations to Symmetry
Students investigate the relationship between rotations and the symmetry in a figure or a design. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Finding What Doesn't Change
Students predict the effect of a rotation through a given angle. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Describing Rotations
Students use an interactive Java applet to investigate the effect of rotations through different angles and on different shapes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics