Reflection GCSE Maths
Reflection questions ask you to flip a shape across a mirror line. The reflected image must be the same distance from the mirror line as the original shape.
Reflection Checklist
- Identify the mirror line.
- Count the distance from each point to the line.
- Place the reflected point the same distance on the other side.
- Join the points carefully.
Exam tip: Use tracing paper or careful counting on grid questions where allowed.
Common mistake: Students sometimes reflect in the wrong line, especially with x = a and y = a lines.
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