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- Year 7
Investigating transformations with GeoGebra
I can investigate transformations using dynamic software
- Year 7
Investigating transformations with GeoGebra
I can investigate transformations using dynamic software
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Dynamic software is a tool that can be used to explore transformations.
- There are many benefits to using this tool.
- Different transformations can be carried out quickly.
Keywords
Object - The object is the starting figure, before a transformation has been applied.
Image - The image is the resulting figure, after a transformation has been applied.
Vector - A vector can be used to describe a translation.
Common misconception
There may be occasions when pupils cannot find the tool they are looking for.
Ask them to click 'more' in the toolbar, scroll down and then click 'more' again.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Investigating transformations with GeoGebra, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Investigating transformations with GeoGebra, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.$$\begin{pmatrix} 9 \\ 12 \end{pmatrix}$$ What does the 9 mean?
Q2.$$\begin{pmatrix} 9 \\ 12 \end{pmatrix}$$ What does the 12 mean?
Q3.$$\begin{pmatrix} -9 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix}$$ What does the -9 mean?
Q4.$$\begin{pmatrix} -9 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix}$$ What does the -12 mean?
Q5.Desmos is an example of dynamic software.
Q6.Desmos has an option to allow you to choose whether you rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which transformation has occurred?

Q2.Which transformation has occurred?

Q3.Which transformation has occurred?

Q4.Which transformation has occurred?
