Position and Direction - Reflection - Worksheet

In this engaging set of worksheets, children are tasked with exploring the concept of reflection in geometry. They are provided with a series of activities that involve reflecting coordinates and shapes across various mirror lines on a 2D grid, specifically focusing on the first quadrant. To aid their understanding, children are encouraged to use physical mirrors or to count the distance of a point from the mirror line to determine the location of its reflection. The worksheets introduce key terminology, referring to the original figure as the 'object' and the reflected figure as the 'image'. The exercises begin with simple shapes and progress to more complex tasks, such as identifying reflections in vertical, horizontal, and diagonal mirror lines, and even constructing squares using reflected coordinates.

The worksheets are designed with a dual emphasis on fluency and precision, prompting students to discern which diagrams correctly depict reflections and to reflect given coordinates and shapes themselves. They are instructed to answer by marking with a tick or cross, reinforcing the accuracy of their reflections. Additionally, the worksheets include a reasoning and problem-solving section where students are challenged to identify mistakes made in reflections and to consider the properties of reflected shapes, such as maintaining the same dimensions while altering their position. The accompanying answer sheets provide a valuable resource for self-assessment, ensuring students can verify their understanding and correct any errors in their reflections.