CoreIn almost every paper that tests this subjectAbout 45 seconds a question in the test
The big idea
Describe precisely how the first figure becomes the second (turned, reflected, shaded, gained dots) and apply every change to the third.
Tips that save marks
List changes as a checklist.
Double-check the direction of rotation.
Now try five
Try each one before you look at the answer: answering from memory is what makes it stick. Tap an option to check it. Most children get three or four right at first; five out of five means move on to the next topic.
Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
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Answer: C
How to work it out
The figure gains two dots, and then turns 180°.
Apply both changes to the third figure.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
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Answer: D
How to work it out
The figure is reflected (mirrored), and then turns 180°.
Apply both changes to the third figure.
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
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Answer: E
How to work it out
The figure is reflected (mirrored), and then turns 90° clockwise.
Apply both changes to the third figure.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
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Show the worked answer
Answer: E
How to work it out
The figure turns 90° clockwise, and then becomes shaded solid.
Apply both changes to the third figure.
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
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Show the worked answer
Answer: A
How to work it out
The figure becomes shaded solid, and then is reflected (mirrored).
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