Transformation Golf: Rigid Motion


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This activity from Desmos allows students to experiment with different transformations (rotations, translations, and reflections) to meet different challenges.

Students have to:

  • figure out the sequence of transformations to move a shape from one place to another. They can animate their sequences to see if they or correct, or if they need to adjust their answers.
  • describe their strategies
  • settle disputes between “students”
  • evaluate statements about transformations to determine which one is true.

Students can use the link provided. If teachers want to have access to student work, they can join Desmos (for free) and Create a Class Code.

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