Mark Diaz

This is a great introduction lesson to rotations on a coordinate plane. It helps students discover the rules for a 90, 180 and 270 degree rotation. It comes with a class activity that can be completed as a group and an independent activity that can be used as classwork/homework. It aligns with common core standard 8.G.3 Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates.

I use this sheet to reinforce the rules for translating, rotating and reflecting points on a coordinate plane. It displays the rules and gives the students an opportunity to practice moving points on a coordinate plane. It aligns with Common Core Standard 8.G.3. Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates.