To complete a simple symmetrical figure

To complete a simple symmetrical figure

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will deepen our understanding of symmetry by creating our own symmetrical figures and completing others that have been started. We will learn how to check our work to ensure that lines of symmetry are accurate and we will use the correct vocabulary to explain our figures.

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many lines of symmetry?
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3
4
Correct answer: none
Q2.
How many lines of symmetry?
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0
Correct answer: 1
2
Q3.
How many lines of symmetry?
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Correct answer: 2
3
4
Q4.
How many lines of symmetry?
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Correct answer: 0
2
4
Q5.
How many lines of symmetry?
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Correct answer: 1
2
3

5 Questions

Q1.
Which letter DOES have a line of symmetry?
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Correct answer: E
F
G
Q2.
Which letter DOES NOT have a line of symmetry?
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I
Correct answer: J
K
Q3.
Which shape does NOT have a line of symmetry?
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A
Correct answer: B
C
Q4.
How many lines of symmetry does an equilateral triangle have?
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Correct answer: 3
4
5
Q5.
How many lines of symmetry does the number 8 have?
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Correct answer: 2
5
8

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UnitMaths / 2-D Shape and Symmetry