Identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of lines of symmetry and addresses common misconceptions.

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Q1.What is the name given to a triangle with 3 equal sides?

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Q2.What is the name given to a triangle which has the following three angles: 80°, 40° and 60° ?

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Q3.If a triangle has the angles of 90° and 60°, what is the third angle?

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Q4.Which of these are NOT interior angles of a triangle?

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Q5.A right angled triangle can also be ...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the name given to a triangle with 3 equal sides?

1/5

Q2.What is the name given to a triangle which has the following three angles: 80°, 40° and 60° ?

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Q3.If a triangle has the angles of 90° and 60°, what is the third angle?

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Q4.Which of these are NOT interior angles of a triangle?

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Q5.A right angled triangle can also be ...

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Identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes

Questions that test your knowledge on lines of symmetry

Q1.Which statement best describes a line of symmetry?

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Q2.How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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Q3.Which of the following statements is correct?

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Q4.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Q5.Which os the statements about triangles is correct?

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Identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes

Questions that test your knowledge on lines of symmetry

Q1.Which statement best describes a line of symmetry?

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Q2.How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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Q3.Which of the following statements is correct?

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Q4.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Q5.Which os the statements about triangles is correct?

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Lesson summary: Identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes

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