Y5

Maths

Lines of Symmetry Teaching PPT

PowerPoint
Teacher-led
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This Year 5 Lines of Symmetry Teaching PowerPoint that focuses on developing recognition of vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines of symmetry in shapes. Pupils will begin by recapping vertical lines of symmetry before moving on to horizontal and diagonal lines of symmetry. Children will learn how to recognise whether something is symmetrical by using the squares within the shape to help them, before moving on to applying their skills to our challenging reasoning and problem-solving questions.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Identify, describe and represent the position of a shape following a reflection or translation, using the appropriate language, and know that the shape has not changed