OftenIn many papers, especially GL AssessmentAbout 45 seconds a question in the test
The big idea
In a vertical mirror line, left and right swap; top and bottom stay the same.
Tips that save marks
Imagine folding the paper.
Follow one distinctive corner to its mirrored position.
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
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
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