Transformations & Symmetry Math Vocabulary Geometry M5.C

1. Transformations & Symmetry Math VocabularyGeometry M5.C Aligning with Pennsylvania Department of Education Assessment Anchors and enVision Math Textbook Transformations, Congruence, Symmetry Topic 19 ©2011 Caryn Dingman www.mrsdingman.com

2. transformation: translation * “slide” or translate figure Transformations, Congruence, & Symmetry enVision Topic 19 PA Assessment Anchor M5.C

3. transformation: reflection * “flip” or reflect figure * creates a mirror image Transformations, Congruence, & Symmetry enVision Topic 19 PA Assessment Anchor M5.C

4. transformation: rotation * “turn” or rotate figure Transformations, Congruence, & Symmetry enVision Topic 19 PA Assessment Anchor M5.C

5. congruent * figures that are the same size AND the same shape Transformations, Congruence, & Symmetry enVision Topic 19 PA Assessment Anchor M5.C

6. symmetry * when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide, or turn it Transformations, Congruence, & Symmetry enVision Topic 19 PA Assessment Anchor M5.C