Position and Direction - Reflection with Co-Ordinates - Worksheet

The worksheet focuses on the concept of reflection with coordinates, a fundamental aspect of geometry within the position and direction topic. Aimed at enhancing children's understanding, the worksheet presents a series of tasks that involve reflecting points across lines parallel to the axes. To begin with, students are encouraged to use mirrors to visually comprehend how the coordinates of an object's vertices change when reflected to create an image. They record their findings in a table, noting both the original and the reflected coordinates of simple shapes, before progressing to more complex ones.

The tasks are designed to facilitate reasoning and problem-solving skills as students fill in tables with coordinates of shapes and their reflections. They are asked to write down the coordinates of vertices for both the original shape and its image after reflection. To further challenge their understanding, the worksheet presents a scenario where a character named Esin reflects a shape and assumes certain coordinates for the vertices of the reflected shape. Students must then use the given grid and mirror lines to determine the original position of the object and evaluate the accuracy of Esin's assumption. This exercise not only solidifies their grasp of reflection but also encourages critical thinking as they explore the possibility of multiple correct positions for the original object.