Geometric thinking

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GM5-9: Define and use transformations and describe the invariant properties of figures and objects under these transformations.

This means that students will accurately describe the transformation a figure or object has undergone and describe the invariant properties. At Level Five this will include the angle and centre of rotation, the distance and direction of translation, the magnitude and centre of enlargement (including fractional changes for example 1 1/2), and the line of reflection. Students will also draw the results of transformations on objects. 

Students will be able to describe which properties of shapes change for each transformation:

GM5-7: Construct and describe simple loci.

This means that students will draw the graph of linear and simple quadratic equations. They will also be able to identify the linear equation for the graph of a given simple loci.

parabola and straight line.

 
They will also describe the common properties of points on a circle or ellipse and recognise the circle as a special case of the ellipse.

 

 

circle.