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Describing combined transformations and invariance (Higher)

MA28-07

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In this lesson

Describe the overall effect of a sequence of two transformations (rotation, reflection, translation) as a single equivalent transformation, and identify any invariant points or lines.

What it covers

  • Defining 'invariant' (a point or line that does not move under the transformation) with a worked example before any problem-solving
  • Finding invariant point(s)/line(s) for a given transformation or combined sequence
  • Describing the single transformation equivalent to a sequence of two rotations, reflections and/or translations
  • Stating that rotations, reflections and translations all preserve congruence (length and angle), however many are combined

Key words

For: Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1, AQA GCSE 8300, Edexcel GCSE 1MA1, Eduqas GCSE C300, OCR GCSE J560, Cambridge IGCSE 0580

On the specification

BoardSpecStatement
Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1F5.2IUnderstand that rotations, reflections and translations preserve length and angle so that a transformed shape under any of these transformations remains congruent to the original shape
AQA GCSE 8300G8Describe the changes and invariance achieved by combinations of rotations, reflections and translations
Edexcel GCSE 1MA1G8Describe the changes and invariance achieved by combinations of rotations, reflections and translations
Eduqas GCSE C300HG8Describe the changes and invariance achieved by combinations of rotations, reflections and translations
OCR GCSE J5609.01dPerform a sequence of isometric transformations (reflections, rotations or translations), on a simple shape. Describe the resulting transformation and the changes and invariance achieved.
Cambridge IGCSE 0580E7.1Transformations
For teachers

This GCSE Maths lesson teaches describing combined transformations and invariance (Higher). By the end, students should be able to describe the overall effect of a sequence of two transformations (rotation, reflection, translation) as a single equivalent transformation, and identify any invariant points or lines. It works through two worked examples and the mistakes examiners report.